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Photos by D.Marquis  Olvera Street: A Historic Journey Through Los Angeles Nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Olvera Street stands as a vibrant and culturally rich testament to the city's history. With its colorful market stalls, traditional Mexican architecture, and a lively atmosphere, Olvera Street has become a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike. Let's take a journey through time to explore the fascinating history of this iconic street. EXPLORE MORE MEXICAN CULTURE The Birth of Olvera Street: Olvera Street traces its origins back to the 19th century when Los Angeles was still a small, dusty town under Mexican rule. In 1825, the Mexican governor of California, José María Echeandía, granted the land to a group of 44 pobladores (settlers) led by Felipe de Neve. This land eventually evolved into the Pueblo de Los Angeles, laying the foundation for what would become Olvera Street. Christine Sterling's Vision: The preservation of Ol...

Photos by D.Marquis BEING A NATIVE BORN LOS ANGELENO I'VE HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT THE LA BREA TARPITS MUSEUM NEAR THE MID WILSHIRE DISTRICT IN L.A. I REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I VISITED ON A SCHOOL FIELD TRIP AS I YOUNG CHILD AND PERHAPS TWICE AS AN ADULT. EACH TRIP WAS ALWAYS VERY FASCINATING AND I ALWAYS FELT FORTUNATE TO LIVE IN A CITY WITH SUCH RICH HISTORY. LA BREA TAR PITS #2 Postcard by itsallarts GET AN EARLY START: THE PARK MUSEUM HOSTS LOTS OF FIELD TRIPS DURING THE WEEK AND FAMILIES ON THE WEEKEND. YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SEE THE NATURAL TAR THAT BOILS FROM UNDER THE GROUND THAT COLLECT IN THESE "PITS" - HENCE THE NAME. MANY THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO PREHISTORIC ANIMALS WOULD VENTURE INTO THESE PITS THINKING THEY WERE WATERING HOLES AND BECOME STUCK IN THE TAR AND PERISH . LA BREA TAR PITS #1 Postcard by itsallarts THE GEORGE PAGE MUSEUM IS DEFINITELY WORTH A VISIT AS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO GET IN DEPTH INFORMATION ON THE TARPITS AS WELL AS ...

Photos by D. Marquis During my pedestrian days coming up I would often find myself having to ride Public Transit and I would often end up at the famous L.A UNION STATION in order to transfer to another bus or Rail. One thing I love about Union Station is that you can get almost anywhere in the Contenintal U.S- from Union Station. Passengers have many travel options in every direction. For local bus travel a number of Counties operate busses with start points and destinations from and to Union Station. METRO , SANTA MONICA , TORRANCE , ORANGE COUNTY ,and GARDENA are some definites. METRO RAIL , METROLINK ,and AMTRAK also run here, and if you need to get to the Airports. the FLYAWAY busses are available. FLIX BUS and GREYHOUND can take care of your out of state travel by bus that originate from UNION STATION. UBER and LYFT are also at your service. LA UNION STATION Postcard by itsallarts READY TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE? CHECK OUT: Start Learning Now! DIRECTLY OUTSID...

Photos by D.Marquis One of the  gems in Los Angeles to enjoy a relaxing day can be found at ECHO PARK. Located in East L.A- this Oasis in the middle of one of the country's largest cities- It's a great park to walk, people watch, or rest, but the best way to experience this destination is the "SWAN BOATS" in Echo Park Lake.    PLAN YOUR VISIT TO LOS ANGELES A landmark in Los Angeles since 1895, Echo Park is a Nature Lovers Dream. There is much flora and fauna to see and photo capture. I marveled at the abundant lotus flowers, lily pads, ducks and geese that live and thrive here. There were hundreds of turtles as well that were sunning or swimming. Dragonflies zip above the water. The abundance of nature is truly calming. Renting the Swan Boat allows you to see the city from a rare and beautiful perspective.  Enjoy my Best Shot from this series on Canvas ECHO PARK #1 CANVAS PRINT by itsallarts ECHO PARK- LOS ANGELES #2 POSTCARD by itsallarts ...