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Korean Bell of Friendship, San Pedro, Los Angeles County

Korean Bell of Friendship

September 4, 2020 City landmark, Los Angeles County, San Pedro

Weighing 17T, with a height of 12′ and diameter of 7.5′, the Korean Bell of Friendship is set in a pagoda-like stone structure built by 30 craftsmen from Korea. It was donated to the people of LA in 1976 for the bicentennial.

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Vincent Thomas Bridge, Los Angeles Harbor, Los Angeles County

Vincent Thomas Bridge

May 17, 2020 Local landmark, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro

The Vincent Thomas Bridge is a 1,500-foot-long suspension bridge connecting San Pedro with Terminal Island. It opened in 1963, named for California Assemblyman Vincent Thomas of San Pedro, who championed its construction.

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