"The Only African American Firefighter Museum in the U.S."

I came across this review on The Huffington Post by Ashley Michelle Williams, a senior at USC.  I'll have to put it on my list of museums to visit this summer.

From her review:

Visitors will most likely meet 92-year-old retired firefighter Arnett Hartsfield. Hartsfield is so enthusiastic and lively. It is quite surprising to meet someone who has given so much to society throughout his entire life and yet still keeps giving.
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According to the museum's website, Hartsfield was a Los Angeles firefighter during the 1940s and 50's. He led the integration of the Los Angeles Fire Department. As a graduate of USC's law school, he and his fellow firemen known as the Stentorians, the NAACP and the local community, were instrumental in successfully integrating the LAFD.

 Hartsfield is featured on the image display on the museum's website, where you can also follow a virtual tour.

From the museum's website:

1401 S Central Ave Los Angeles, CA 90021-2607 Phone: 213 744-1730

We are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. We are closed on holidays.

Our admission is free for groups or individuals that have less then 10 people in their party.
Groups consisting of 11-25 people we request a $50.00 donation for a group tour.
Groups of 26-50 we request a $75.00 donation
Groups of 51 and over we request a $100. donation.
All small children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.

Groups requesting tours must contact our office via email at aaffmuseum@sbcglobal.net.
Please indicate the date and time of your requested tour and the amount of people you intend to bring.