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Explore Los Angeles...
Whether you're visiting Los Angeles or a homegrown "tourist," Los Angeles is filled with a rich heritage. Take some time to
explore Los Angeles. |
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California African American Museum
Charmaine Jefferson, Executive Director
600 State Drive
Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 744-7432
www.caam.ca.gov
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
Admission is free.
Designed by African American architects Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby, the museum opened its doors to the public during the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Founded in 1981 and originally housed in temporary quarters, the museum includes three full-size exhibitions, galleries, a theater gallery, a 14,000 sq. foot scuplture court, a conference center, special events room, an archive and research library, administrative offices, exhibit design and storage space.
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African American Fire Fighters Museum
1401 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 9002
(213) 744-1730
Open Sunday 1pm-4pm; Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm.
Individual visitors and group tours available.
"Over 100 Years of Service"
The African American Fire Fighters Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, conserving and sharing
the heritage of the African American Fire Fighters.
The museum is housed at Old Fire Station 30. This station, which was one of two segregated fire stations in Los Angeles
between 1924 and 1955, was established in 1913 to serve the Central Avenue community.
For information on the AA Fire Fighters Museum's 10th Anniversary celebration to be held Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007,
email aaffmuseum@aaffmuseum.org. |
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William Grant Still Art Center
2520 West View Street
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(213) 847-1540
A city facility, check for ongoing events and classes. |
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Lady Effie's Tea Parlor
453 East Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 749-2204
Open Tuesday-Sunday 12noon to 4pm.
(Between Maple and San Pedro)
Call or visit www.ladyeffiesteaparlor.com for reservations and information. Reservations required.
Step back in time with the warmth of family memorabilia, timeless music and tea treats. |
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