Old Winery

Historical marker location:

12 Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California

( Marker is on Olvera Street north of the Plaza, on the right when traveling north.)

circa 17701914. El Pueblo de Los Angeles.

The state's name is derived from a novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián," which was published in 1510. The book, written by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo, tells the story of a mythical island called California that is ruled by Queen Calafia and is said to be filled with gold and precious stones.