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Descending deeper, we arrive at a depth of about 15 feet, where we find the Peterson Automotive Museum’s vault. Here, over 100 rare car models gather dust beneath the city, showcasing a passion for automotive history. As we venture further, we encounter the dimly lit corridors of abandoned rail tunnels, remnants of the Pacific Electric Red Car and Los Angeles Railway that once buzzed with activity until their decline in the 1960s.
These forsaken passages are significant not just for their historical value but also for their role during the Prohibition era. Allegedly used by bootleggers to smuggle alcohol, the tunnels housed speakeasies and underground bars, juxtaposing the legal and social strife above ground.