Eye on LA: City's originals are still the best
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Eye on L.A.'s Tina Malave takes us on a trip back in time to see what things were like in the day of old L.A.! Not surprisingly, some of those places from way back when are still considered some of the best in the city today!
L.A.'S FIRST HOME?
Avila Adobe on Olvera Street
Avila Adobe at the El Pueblo Historical Monument is considered to be the oldest house in Los Angeles. Built in 1818, it is the most visited site on Olvera Street.
Avila Adobe
El Pueblo Historical Monument
125 Paseo de la Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-1274
Sanchez Adobe at La Cienega Ranch
Possibly built as early as 1791, some experts now believe the Sanchez Adobe in Baldwin Hills might be the oldest home in Los Angeles County. The Sanchez Adobe is available for private functions and meetings. Contact the Consolidated Board of Realtists at (323) 299-5570 for more information.
Sanchez Adobe
(Currently owned by the Consolidated Board of Realtists)
3725 Don Felipe Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 299-5570
MUSEUM HOMES
Leonis Adobe Museum
As Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1, the Leonis Adobe Museum was originally built in 1844 in Calabasas. Today, this museum home provides an intriguing look into L.A.'s past showing what life in the Old West was like during those days.
23537 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, 91302
Pasadena Museum of History
Built in the early 20th century on the exclusive "Millionaires Row" as a private estate, this grand mansion became home to the Pasadena Museum of History in 1970. Today, it is one of the last remaining jewels of Orange Grove Avenue in Pasadena.
470 West Walnut Street
Pasadena, 91103
The Bembridge House
Considered the most ornate Victorian style home in Long Beach, the Bembridge House was built in 1906. This historic monument has 18 rooms and was named after Dorothy Bembridge, a musician, who lived most of her life here.
953 N Park Circle Drive
Long Beach, 90813
L.A. COUNTY'S FIRST RESTAURANT
The Original Saugus Cafe
It's thought to be the oldest restaurant in L.A. County. The Saugus Cafe in Santa Clarita opened in 1886 and they're still serving the locals.
25861 Railroad Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-7886
L.A.'s FRENCH QUARTER?
Taix French Restaurant
Back in the late 1800s immigrants from around the world came and settled into small enclaves of downtown L.A. In fact, the neighborhood surrounding Commercial Street was considered L.A.'s "French Quarter." Today, the only thing that remains from the French Quarter, is Taix French Restaurant, which opened its doors in 1927 and relocated to Echo Park in 1962, but has been in continuous operation for over 87 years!
1911 Sunset Blvd
Echo Park, CA 90026
(213) 484-1265
L.A.'S FIRST POST-PROHIBITION WATERING HOLES
In April of 1933, the board of police commissioners issued the first post-prohibition beer and wine licenses in L.A., and many of these places still exist! Here's a list of L.A's oldest watering holes, where you can enjoy a cocktail with a side of history!
EL PASEO INN
11 Olvera Street
Los Angeles, 90012
(213) 626-1361
LA GOLONDRINA
17 Olvera Street
Los Angeles, 90012
(213) 628-4349
COLE'S
118 E 6th St, Los Angeles
CA 90013
(213) 622-4090
www.213nightlife.com/colesfrenchdip
www.213nightlife.com/coles-info
KING EDDY SALOON
131 E 5th Street
Los Angeles, 90013
(213) 629-2023
THE LAST-STANDING WINERY IN L.A.
San Antonio Winery
With vineyards that once stretched across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, several wineries used to call L.A. home. In fact, Southern California was once the premier grape-growing appellation in all of California! The San Antonio Winery is the last remaining winery in Downtown L.A., a hidden gem and historical landmark operating in the same community where it was founded over 97 years ago.
737 Lamar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1401
HOLLYWOOD WAS BORN IN A BARN!
The Lasky-DeMille Barn/Hollywood Heritage Museum
It's hard to believe that the city now considered the "entertainment capital of the world," was once all dirt roads and farm town! And thanks to the preservation efforts of Hollywood Heritage, the Lasky-DeMille Barn where Hollywood's first feature length film was born is still around today. Now it's the Hollywood Heritage Museum, and you can stop by and experience its history for yourself.
Located in Parking Lot D - across from the Hollywood Bowl
2100 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 874-4005
www.hollywoodheritage.org/museum
WHERE YOU CAN SEE "GENUINE L.A."
The Ford Theatre
Built in 1920, the Ford Theatre is another one of L.A.'s hidden historical gems. This gorgeous and intimate venue brings "Genuine L.A." entertainment to its stage.
For a list of upcoming shows go to: www.fordtheatres.org
2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East
Hollywood, CA 90068
Box Office (323) 461-3673
Main Office (323) 856-5793
L.A.'S ORIGINAL CONFECTIONERS
Fugetsu-Do and Mikawaya
Two Japanese sweets shops in Little Tokyo are among the oldest food establishments in Los Angeles. Founded in 1903, Fugetsu-do has been making the Japanese treat mochi in Downtown L.A. for over 110 years! And if you're a fan of mochi ice cream, you can thank Mikawaya, which opened its doors in Little Tokyo in 1910 and is credited with introducing mochi ice cream to the United States in 1994.
Fugetsu-Do Confectionery
315 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-8595
Mikawaya
118 Japanese Village Plaza Mall
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 624-1681
L.A.'S ORIGINAL EATERY
Grand Central Market
In 1917, Grand Central Market opened for business as L.A.'s first open air market and food hall, and has been an exciting part of downtown ever since!
317 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 624-2378
