Petersen Automotive Museum - Los Angeles, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 34° 03.755 W 118° 21.666
11S E 374393 N 3769930
A large car museum in Los Angeles's miracle mile.
Waymark Code: WM130X8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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About the place:

Taken from Wikipedia, "The Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is a nonprofit organization specializing in automobile history and related educational programs."

About the person:

Taken from Wikipedia, "Robert Einar "Pete" Petersen (September 10, 1926 – March 23, 2007) was an American publisher who founded the Petersen Automotive Museum in 1994. Robert Einar "Pete" Petersen was born on September 10, 1926 in East Los Angeles, California. He learned about cars from helping his father, a truck mechanic. After graduating from Barstow High School, he served in the Army Air Corps in World War II."
Year it was dedicated: 2015

Location of Coordinates: Building Entrance

Type of place/structure you are waymarking: Building

Related Web address (if available): Not listed

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