The Pacific Palisades Historical is hosting a trip to the El Segundo Driving Museum in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Ford Model T. on Thursday, October 23. Also included in the excursion is a tour of the Hyperion Water Treatment Plant. Attendees will have the opportunity to look, touch and have their photo taken sitting in one the restored classic cars, such as the 1936 Packard that once belonged to Josef Stalin. Hot dogs may be purchased at the museum’s 1950’s-style soda fountain restaurant, or lunch can be purchased at the Sizzler next door. At the Hyperion plant, guests will learn what it costs per year to keep L.A. drinking water sparkling clean and bacteria free. One of the world’s largest and most sophisticated wastewater treatment plants in the world, Hyperion handles an average of 400 million gallons of water each day. There are two components of the free tour’a 15-minute video and question and answer period followed by the tram tour to specified sites. Due to security regulations at Hyperion, only 40 persons will be allowed on the tour. Tennis shoes or similar footwear are required. Hard hats will be provided. Refreshments will be served on the bus on the way home. The bus leaves Los Liones and Sunset promptly at 9 a.m. Guests should arrive 15 minutes before hand. For reservations, call Daisy Crane at 310-454-7018 or visit www.pacificpalisadeshistory.org.
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