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Video: Olvera Street in 1937 reflects the times

A booster guide to Olvera Street in 1937, shortly after it became an official tourist attraction. Every Anglo L.A. cliche of local history and Mexican-American culture you could want, with some quaint pronunciations. "Brain-exploding old school stereotypes," says Pocho.com.

Added: "As cheesy as an enchilada and fun to watch," Ed Fuentes wrote in 2008. "Photographed in Kodak's VeriColor."


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