Pasadena Confidential 1947project Crime Bus Tour
Saturday July 22, 2006
from
11:00am -
4:00pm
By popular demand, and following many nights terrifying ourselves reading grisly old news reports until falling into fitfull sleep, the 1947project's Pasadena Confidential Crime Bus tour will launch on Saturday, July 22, from 11am-4pm.
From celebrated cases like the RFK assassination, "Eraserhead" star Jack Nance's strange end, black magician/rocket scientist Jack Parsons' death-by-misadventure and the 1926 Rose Parade grand stand collapse, to fascinating obscurities, the tour's 70-plus murders, arsons, kidnappings, robberies, suicides, auto wrecks and oddball happening sites provide a alternate history of Pasadena that's as fascinating as it is creepy.
Crime Bus passengers will tour the old Millionaire's Row on Orange Grove, thrill to the shocking Sphinx Murder on the steps of the downtown Masonic Hall, wonder about the unknown fiend who sneaked past a little girl to poison her father's beer, hear several strange tales from the annals of the Hotel Green, discover why people named Judd should think twice before moving to Pasadena, and explore the racist spirit of the early 20th century through two forgotten stories: that of a Chinaman with leprosy whose suicide by hanging was treated as a novel entertainment by hundreds of citizens, and the case of wealthy mulatto Archie Hill, who shot a white trolley ticket-taker dead for shortchanging him.
This five-hour luxury coach tour offers surprising insights into the often weird and horrible history of the Crown City, from the infamous to the forgotten. Tickets are $47 per person, and include snacks and beverages. To reserve your seat, please click and purchase from our storefront:
http://www.dumplinglab.com/crimebus/?q=pasadenaconfidential
If you prefer to send a check or money order, send an email to
amscray@gmail.com and I'll hold your spot and send instructions.
Much more info is at
http://www.1947project.com
Disclaimer: Although it is extremely unlikely, the organizers reserve the right to postpone the tour in the event of extreme weather, riot, act of war or plague. Refunds may be available no more than 72 hours before the tour departs, and at the discretion of the organizers. You may substitute an alternate passenger's name if you are unable to attend. We regret that there are no refunds for people who miss the bus. Potential passengers may call 323-223-2767 or email
amscray@gmail.com with any questions.