She's a Grand Ole Lodge...
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cache
by Seashock
Hidden:
6/29/2007
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(1 is easiest, 5 is hardest)
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07/06/07 Replaced with log only micro. A small cache with log and
room for small trade items in the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic
Monument.
Los Angeles started out as a small farming town in an area
inhabited by friendly Native American Indians. Under the orders of
King Carlos III of Spain, a "pueblo" was founded in 1781 to grow
food for the soldiers guarding this far-off territory of
Spain.
As the town grew and prospered, retired soldiers were given large
portions of land on which to graze their cattle. In 1821 Mexico
declared her independence from Spain and successive governors of
Alta California gave additional land grants to other settlers
including new arrivals from Europe and the east coast of America
who liked the climate and the life here. They joined the
Californios in becoming ranchers, merchants and winemakers.
In 1846 the Mexican American War began and the United States troops
took Los Angeles the following year. At first the town retained its
customs and traditions but gradually, as the population grew, the
professional heart of the city moved southwards. The plaza area
then saw many changes. The old landowners who had owned houses
around the plaza moved away, new buildings were constructed and the
area gradually changed to light industrial and business use. These
changes brought in new settlers and the east side of the Plaza
became the heart of the city's first Chinatown. French and Italian
settlers also arrived in large numbers. All this activity could not
prevent the gradual decline of the former pueblo area, which, soon
after the turn of the century, turned into a slum.
Thanks to the efforts of a determined woman, Christine Sterling,
who recognized the value of the old historic buildings and who
cherished the Spanish and Mexican heritage of the City, the Avila
Adobe (the city's oldest landmark), was rescued from demolition and
became the focal point of Olvera Street which began a new life as a
colorful Mexican market place in 1930.
In 1953 a strong effort to preserve the area resulted in the
creation of a state historic park. The State of California and the
County and City of Los Angeles joined together to purchase the
buildings and sites around the plaza. Many years later, recognizing
that it is hard for governmental agencies to operate jointly a
state historic park in the heart of the city, in 1989 an act was
passed turning the Park over to the City of Los Angeles. Now the
Monument, as it is called, is a run by the City of Los Angeles.
This cache will take you to the south end of the monument, Take
time to visit the church, Museums and other public works of art
that must people rush pass on their way to Olvera Street.
MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC EXHIBITS
Of the Monument’s twenty-seven historic buildings, four are
restored as museums. Take a walk through time and see a greater
range of architectural styles than can be found anywhere else in
Los Angeles from an Adobe dwelling of 1818 to a Spanish style
church of 1926.
Admission to the museum is FREE. The museum hours are: Avila Adobe:
9 am. to 5: pm daily except during the winter (10 am to 4
pm)Sepulveda House:10 am to 3 pm Monday to Saturday Fire House
Museum:10 am to 3 pm Tuesday to Sunday Masonic Hall:10 am to 3 pm
Tuesday to Friday,
Chin
Congrats to foomanjoo for the FTF !
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Decryption Key
A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z
(letter above equals below,
and vice versa)
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Last Updated: 11/19/2009 4:28:15 AM
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