Red Car Museum - Seal Beach, CA
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saopaulo1
N 33° 44.589 W 118° 06.259
11S E 397710 N 3734225
An old train car that's now a museum.
Waymark Code: WM88AF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2010
Views: 4
The trains used to go from Seal Beach to Los Angeles. The car houses historical photos and other documents about the red car. A plaque next to the train reads: "The Pacific Electric's Southern District was completed in 1902. In 1903 Philippe A Stanton organized the Bay City Land Co. which developed the townsite of Bay City. "Red Car" service began in 1904 transporting tourists and early residents. The town was incorporated in 1915 and renamed seal beach.
Theme:
Rail History
Street Address:
Corner of Main and Electric
Seal Beach, CA 90470
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: no
Hours of Operation:
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month between noon and 3pm.
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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