AAA Joins CFWC In Restoring a 90 Year Tradition
28 May 1997
AAA Joins CFWC In Restoring a 90 Year TraditionMission Bell Trail Markers on El Camino Real WHAT: Mission Bell Historic Trail Marker unveiling ceremony in Santa Clara. WHY: Last year, the California Federated Women's Clubs (CFWC), the California State Automobile Association (CSAA) and Auto Club of Southern California (ACSC) began a two year project to restore, replace or purchase new Mission Bell Historic Trail Markers along El Camino Real throughout the State of California. In 1906, the CFWC established the first bell trail marker project placing the bells along El Camino Real to mark the way. In 1921, the AAA clubs in California took responsibility for maintenance on the bell trail markers until 1933 when it reverted back to the State of California. El Camino Real, established by Friar Junipero Serra in the late 1700's, was the original route connecting the missions. Today the 700 mile road varies little from its original path. Conclusion of the project will occur in the year 2000 in time for the festive California Sesquicentennial (150 year) statehood celebration. WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 1997 2:00 p.m. (will last approx. 15 minutes) WHERE: Corner of Scott & El Camino at the Bank of Santa Clara City of Santa Clara (Contact person at location) Jerry Shuck -- AAA, Maureen Everette -- CFWC WHO: Jerry Shuck, Manager Santa Clara AAA Office, Maureen Everette, CFWC Project Chairwoman, Santa Clara City Council Members, Bea Lichkenstein, the local historical society, and the Santa Clara Women's Club Members. CSAA is the AAA-affiliated auto club (American Automobile Association) in northern California, Utah, and Nevada providing an array of automotive, travel, financial and insurance services to more than 3.7 million members. CONTACT: Lee Ford of California State Automobile Assocation, 415-565-2294. /California State Automobile Association press releases available through Company News On-Call by fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 100809, or at http://www.prnewswire.com/ SOURCE California State Automobile Assocation