VIDEO: 'Eye on L.A.' visits historical homes in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- 'Eye on L.A.' visits L.A.'s first home (or homes) - it's a controversial topic. Is it the Avila Adobe on Olvera Street or the Sanchez Adobe on La Cienega Ranch? There are a few homes that are now historical museums like Leonis Adobe, the Pasadena History Museum and the Bembridge House. 'We also visited the Saugus Cafe, L.A. County's first restaurant.
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. However, others believe the Sanchez Adobe in Baldwin Hills might be the oldest home in Los Angeles County. It was possibly built as early as 1791.
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.
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.
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.
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.
L.A. COUNTY'S FIRST RESTAURANT
It's thought to be the oldest restaurant in L.A. County. The Saugus Cafe in Santa Clarita opened in 1886 and it's still serving the locals.
The Original Saugus Cafe
25861 Railroad Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-7886
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