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Following the outbreak of the [[Mexican-American War]] and growing tensions within the Californian region, Porciúncula was captured by rebelling Californios. The local Mexican authorities were deposed and administration fell into the hands of trusted advisers loyal to the Californian cause. Pushing out any chances of Mexican capture, [[Treaty of Cahuenga]] was signed to signify the termination of hostilities within the region. After the conclusion of the war and the signing of the [[Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago]], Porciúncula became officially part of the now-independent {{W|California Republic}}. | Following the outbreak of the [[Mexican-American War]] and growing tensions within the Californian region, Porciúncula was captured by rebelling Californios. The local Mexican authorities were deposed and administration fell into the hands of trusted advisers loyal to the Californian cause. Pushing out any chances of Mexican capture, [[Treaty of Cahuenga]] was signed to signify the termination of hostilities within the region. After the conclusion of the war and the signing of the [[Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago]], Porciúncula became officially part of the now-independent {{W|California Republic}}. | ||
[[File:Drawing by William Rich Hutton depicting a section of Los Angeles, ca.1847 (CHS-12877).jpg|thumb|Drawing depicting a section of Porciúncula, ca.1847–49]] | [[File:Drawing by William Rich Hutton depicting a section of Los Angeles, ca.1847 (CHS-12877).jpg|thumb|Drawing depicting a section of Porciúncula, ca.1847–49]] | ||
During the ten years of Californian administration, Porciúncula underwent legal and property reforms including re-surveying the land under Californian terms. | During the ten years of Californian administration, Porciúncula underwent legal and property reforms including re-surveying the land under Californian terms. Although Porciúncula would not become one of the various capital cities of the Republic, it remained a politically relevant city. Interest in the continued expansion of the city led to new city planning projects and designs that were put into place. One of the first major acts involved the changing of street names from Spanish to English. Under Californian property law, land acquired and held under Mexican law was voided and transferred to the Californian government. Lands owned by the city were held to be disposable under Californian law and the Californian National Congress declared that any land not officially registered within city limits on official maps were sellable by private owners. New surveys and cartographic mappings of the city were made to assist in new city planning. The new plans were a boon for the burgeoning real estate industry as developers sought the rights to build on government-owned lands. | ||
Most streets and neighborhoods were renamed from Spanish to English and a new civic center was established further south from the original city center. The development of neighborhoods further on the outskirts of the existing city limits laid the groundwork for Porciúncula's future suburban neighborhoods. | Most streets and neighborhoods were renamed from Spanish to English and a new civic center was established further south from the original city center. The development of neighborhoods further on the outskirts of the existing city limits laid the groundwork for Porciúncula's future suburban neighborhoods. | ||
Although Northern California experienced the most activity surrounding the {{W|California Gold Rush}}, Southern California and Porciúncula also attracted gold prospectors and other foreign arrivals. The city became an important center for cattle ranching and beef production, supplying meat and leather to consumer demand in the North. The surrounding vicinity was locally known as a cow country, while the city itself was affectionately named the "Queen City of Cow Countries". | Although Northern California experienced the most activity surrounding the {{W|California Gold Rush}}, Southern California and Porciúncula also attracted gold prospectors and other foreign arrivals. The city became an important center for cattle ranching and beef production, supplying meat and leather to consumer demand in the North. The surrounding vicinity was locally known as a cow country, while the city itself was affectionately named the "Queen City of Cow Countries". | ||
Like much of the rest of California, the city struggled with lawlessness and crime. Resources were poorly allocated to law enforcement, leading to private citizens forming their own vigilante groups or militias to maintain public order and security. Lacking the support from San Francisco City, the city government in Porciúncula resorted to informal partnerships with established vigilante groups to carry out municipal law and protecting the city. Corruption became rampant and the city was referred to as the "toughest and most lawless city west of [[Santa Fe]]". A {{W|red light district}} formed in the southern part of the city where gamblers, prostitutes, outlaws, and other social outcasts congregated, contributing to the national perception of recklessness and vice associated with the developing city. | |||
===Late 19th century=== | ===Late 19th century=== | ||