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Hollywood’s first 50 years, until the freeway changed history — and defined the future
Elvira and Brad Pitt’s Haunted House
Briarcliff Manor, built in 1911, is connected to at least one mysterious death: a man who drowned in the heart-shaped pool.
Oct 31
Why the Hollywood Sign Once Had a Pool
In the 1940s, Don Lee's experimental television station operated from the top of the Hollywood Sign.
Jun 30
Father & Son Hollywoodland Homes
Like father, like son: Frederick and Roderick Burnham built neighboring hilltop homes in Hollywoodland in 1926.
Jul 23, 2024
Wattles Mansion: Hollywood’s Last Remaining Estate
Built in 1907, Wattles Mansion once boasted four themed gardens and was an original Hollywood tourist attraction.
Feb 26, 2024
Slim Aarons’ Christmas Swim: Story Behind the Tree
Slim Aarons’ Christmas Swim is an iconic mid-century portrait that has grown even more popular in recent years, thank to social media.
Dec 25, 2023
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