Exploring Family Roots in East Los Angeles

On episode 13, Julie & Art travel the streets near downtown Los Angeles in search of the earliest homes where Julie's grandparents lived in the 1920s and 1930s.  They were the first folks on her dad's side of the family to move way out west to California.  

In Search of 3 Early Family Residences

Having found records of the early family residences through census records and public documents, we drive the streets of Los Angeles to find, take photos, and walk by the three earliest homes inhabited by Julie's grandparents.  Pictures from this day of exploration can be found on our blog post recapping this visit: Exploring East L.A.

A Stunning Church

Among the family records Julie found, there was a baptismal certificate for her father when he was two years old.  We find the church in Los Angeles and are surprised by the artistic beauty of the church - Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

Tips For Exploring Your Family History

We also share a few tips for your consideration if you're interested in exploring early history of your family.  

The Best Tacos We've Ever Had

We review Guerrilla Tacos in Los Angeles.  We stopped here for tacos after our historic home exploration.  This is a must stop for taco lovers in Los Angeles.  If you're not within driving distance, you'll have to do some work, but you can make famous Guerrilla taco recipes at home.  Check out the book, Guerrilla Tacos - Recipes from the Streets of L.A.  

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