10 Reasons You Must Visit Hidden Treasure–Los Angeles Maritime Museum
10 Reasons You Must Visit California’s Hidden Treasure–The LA Maritime Museum
By C. MacDonald
SAN PEDRO–You and your family will love one of the best hidden treasures in California–the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, located at the foot of 6th Street (Berth 84) in San Pedro. Here are 10 reasons to go:
10. HISTORIC FERRY BUILDING: The impressive place is on the Register of Historic Places. Built in 1941 as the Municipal Ferry Terminal, cannery workers, shipyard employees, Navy personnel and Longshoremen walked or drove through it to board the ferries that took them to work across the water at nearby Terminal Island. You’ll revisit the experience through photos, memorabilia and being in the unique structure, which was used until November, 1963, when the new Vincent Thomas Bridge was opened. Read 9 more reasons!
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