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- Los Angeles, California - Titanic-Themed Cafe
Fenced off and unable to visit. The restaurant-ship been undergoing "renovations" for at least two years.
[Karen, 01/11/2024]Titanic-Themed Cafe:- Directions:
- South of W 5th St. on Western Ave, behind cleaners, in fenced lot.
- Status:
- Closed
- Los Angeles, California - Big Junk Sculpture Made of Old Airplanes
It appears that this art installation is gone.
[Layne Seed, 08/15/2023]Big Junk Sculpture made of Old Airplanes:- Directions:
- In downtown Los Angeles, outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art. I-110 exits 23B or 23C for Downtown/4th St. Once on 4th St., quickly take the exit for Hope St. Turn left onto Hope St., drive one block, turn right onto 3rd St., drive one block, then turn left onto Grand Ave. The museum will be on the right; the sculpture is set back from the street in a courtyard.
- Hours:
- Gone by summer 2021.
- Status:
- Gone
- Los Angeles, California - Tony the Muffler Man
Went to both locations noted for Tony's Transmission Center. Sadly, the Muffler Man was sold to someone from Lancaster, California.
[Ak, 08/15/2023]Tony the Muffler Man:- Directions:
- South side of Floral, west of N. Eastern Ave. Previously at two other nearby locations.
- Hours:
- Reported gone Aug 2023.
- Status:
- Gone
We happened upon Echo Park on a busy day with a festival going on. It was busy but clean, and a great stop.
[Rose Howe, 07/10/2023]Gilligan's Island TV Location:- Address:
- 751 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA
- Directions:
- Echo Park, just north of US Hwy 101 exit 4A, at Park Ave and Echo Park Ave.
- Hours:
- Daytime. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Observe: Sgt Friday's badge, Patty Hearst's gun, and Charles Manson's copy of the White Album. Witness: bullet-riddled cars, a take-your-own-mug-shot display, and ghosts.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
- Address:
- 6045 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
- Directions:
- In the old Highland Park police station. Route 66/Arroyo Seco Pkwy exit 30 or 30A. Turn west onto York Blvd/S. Ave. 64 and follow York Blvd less than one mile. The museum will be on the right, three blocks west of N. Figueroa St.
- Hours:
- Tu-Sa 10-3:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 323-344-9445
- Admission:
- Adults $10.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Don't be too sad; the Muffler Man will make friends at his new home.