South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Endeavor in Tow
El Endeavour es remolcado
Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 5, 2023
1. Endeavor in Tow Marker
In October 2012, space shuttle orbiter Endeavour weaved through the streets from LAX to the Science Center. But part of the journey required Endeavour to cross the 405 Freeway, and its special transport wheels couldn't be used on bridges. To get Endeavour across the overpass, workers hitched it to this Toyota Tundra.
En octubre del aρo 2012, el orbitador espacial Fandemour serpenteσ por entre las calles de Los Angeles, desde LAX hasta el California Science Center, Parte de la travesνa requiriσ que el Endeavour cruzara la autopista 405, pero sus ruedas especiales para transportaciσn no podian utilizarse en los puentes. Para lograr que el Endeavour cruzara el puente elevado, los trabajadores lo engancharon a este Toyota Tundra.
Erected by California Science Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 2012.
Location. 34° 0.91′ N, 118° 17.117′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. It can be reached from Exposition Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spy in the Sky (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Spy in the Sky (within shouting distance of this marker); 16 Days of Glory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joan Benoit Samuelson (about 400 feet away); Rafer Johnson (about 400 feet away); John C. Argue (about 400 feet away); Anita L. DeFrantz (about 400 feet away); Kenneth F. Hahn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Also see . . . Endeavour Towed over 405 Freeway by a Toyota Tundra (YouTube, 2 min.). (Submitted on February 13, 2023.)
Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 5, 2023
2. Endeavor in Tow Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 5, 2023
3. Endeavor in Tow Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 5, 2023
4. Interpretive Sign
Plaque about how levers work, the demonstrated interactive science experiment the public can enjoy.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 12, 2012
5. Endeavor Staged
Space Shuttle Endeavor being staged just west of I-405 next to Randy's Donuts as the Toyota Tundra is being attached to the shuttle for the drive across the I-405 Manchester Avenue bridge.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 12, 2012
6. Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra now on display at the California Science Center, shortly before being attached to Space Shuttle Endeavor. The vehicle is shown here on the Manchester Avenue bridge above I-405, facing east. Randy's Donuts is out of view towards the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 10, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
