Artist Shows Southern California Life With His Woodwork
The cross that is in the Olvera square is the third that is placed in the same place. The first was placed in 1782 but it was ruined and was replaced by another that did not stand the test of time. The third was placed four years ago, made by Jackie at no cost to the city of Los Angeles. “I remember that the general manager of Placita Olvera came to me and said, 'How would you like to be the third person to make the cross for this square?'”, Hadnot said. "I told him, 'It would be an honor for me.'