El Patio Decorative Tile Work
Columbia Restaurant. El Patio decorative tile work. "Its most notable exterior feature, dating to 1963, is a delicate partially latticed arcade capped with a red tile roof which covers the sidewalks around the 1-story sections. Exterior wall ornamentation is provided by numerous inlaid color tiles at ground level and around window and door openings. The tiles depict flowers, animals, and scenes from Spanish history, as well as cartouches and heraldic devices."
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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more 
