Category: Visiting
Korean Market – Visiting (428)
Huell goes to Koreatown with L.A. Times reporter Connie Kang and goes shopping at the Hannam market, where he learns about many exotic and tasty
29 Palms Murals – Visiting (502)
Huell visits the desert community of 29 Palms and takes a very special tour of the seven historical murals commissioned by the Action Council for
Persimmon Lady – Visiting (503)
Meet Esther DeBar, who is 88 years old and the proud owner of a 90 year old persimmon tree which grows in the back yard of her L.A. home. Note:
Jewish East L.A. – Visiting (427)
Visit East L.A. and learn about the long and interesting history of this predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. East L.A. was originally a thriving
Rosedale Cemetery – Visiting (501)
Spend “Living History” day at the Rosedale Cemetery, where actors portray some of the famous characters who are buried there. Note:
Long Beach Naval Station – Visiting (421)
Huell spends the day at Long Beach Naval Station which is threatened with demolition due to military downsizing. Many people want to save the
Library/Memorial – Visiting (426)
Huell visits the Valhalla Memorial where 13 famous aviators are buried and then goes to the Brand Library which has a unique and colorful
DWP Power Plant – Visiting (424)
Huell tours San Francisquito Canyon at historic DWP Power House #1 built in 1911. It is an original part of the L.A. Aqueduct and is still used
Mud People – Visiting (423)
Huell spends the day at the base of Angels Flight with a very unique group called the Mud People. Huell interviews onlookers as they watch these
Cannery – Visiting (422)
Tour the Tri-Union cannery on Terminal Island. For many years the canneries ruled Terminal Island but all of them disappeared by the 60s.