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Rare Boyle Heights Map: Valencia Tract

Posted on September 28, 2011February 17, 2022Author Paul SpitzzeriPosted in UncategorizedLeave a Reply

In April 2010, a post was dedicated to some historic photos of the Queen Anne-style residence of Robert Wirsching and his wife, Carlota Valencia, which still stands on Brittannia Street in Boyle Heights.

Historic Photos of Boyle Heights: The Robert and Carlota Wirsching House

Posted on April 22, 2010February 12, 2022Author Paul SpitzzeriPosted in UncategorizedLeave a Reply

Still standing at 539 Brittania Street, although stuccoed and significantly altered, the Robert and Carlota Wirsching House is one of the older houses of Boyle Heights that dates to the late 19th-century. Like many houses, the Queen Anne-style structure has an interesting story relating to its original owners.

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