Zanja Madre, Los Angeles

Name: Zanja Madre
Address: Los Angeles, United States

#508 among attractions in Los Angeles

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Facts and practical information

The Zanja Madre is the original aqueduct that brought water to the Pueblo de Los Angeles from the Río Porciúncula. The original open, earthen ditch was completed by community laborers within a month of founding the pueblo. This water system was used for both domestic uses and irrigation to fields west of town. This availability of water was essential to the survival and growth of the community founded here. Brick conduits 3 to 3.5 feet in diameter were built to improve the system after 1884. Eventually the system did not supply enough water to keep pace with population growth and irrigation demand. The system was abandoned by 1904 though portions were still used for storm water purposes. It was maintained by the Zanjero of Los Angeles. ()

Coordinates: 34°4'7"N, 118°13'59"W

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Central Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles United States

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Zanja Madre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dodger Stadium, Thien Hau Temple, El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles.

0.5 miNW
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0.6 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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0.9 miSW
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture
La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles, Los Angeles
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0.7 miSW
Museum, Art museum
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~600 ftE
Park
Los Angeles State Historic Park, Los Angeles
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0.6 miSE
Wine tours, Winery, Wine bar
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0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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0.9 miS
Church
Venice United Methodist Church, Los Angeles
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0.8 miS
Historic district with a Mexican market
Olvera Street, Los Angeles
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0.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zanja Madre?

Nearby attractions include Los Angeles State Historic Park, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Human Resources Los Angeles, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Materials & Applications, Los Angeles (6 min walk), Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles (9 min walk).

How to get to Zanja Madre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zanja Madre:

Bus

Metro 76 • Lines: 76 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Chinatown • Lines: L (10 min walk)
Union Station • Lines: L (23 min walk)

Train

Los Angeles Union Station (23 min walk)

Metro

Union Station • Lines: B, D (23 min walk)
Civic Center/Grand Park • Lines: B, D (31 min walk)