I remember when it was decommissioned and flown to LA on the 747 transporter...definitely an event. They publicized the flight path and times, and did like 2 or 3 loops over LA and the west side. Everyone in the city was watching on the rooftops of all the office buildings and parking garages.

I'm sure it was! And more for your trouble you got to get really up close to a real SR-71 Blackbird out in the parking lot. The L.A. Science Center is one of the best hidden gems of Los Angeles and I used to love going there pre-COVID.