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Hollywood’s first 50 years, until the freeway paved paradise in 1954


The Hoodoo House of Hollywood
Is this a house of evil destiny? The famous occupants of 2183 Argyle Avenue all seemed cursed in the early 1920s.
Oct 29, 2023


Hollywood Forever Cemetery’s Clark Mausoleum
Who are the four people inside the $500,000 marble crypt?
Oct 23, 2023


The Mandarin Market (1929-1982)
The most unique place to shop in Hollywood was the Mandarin Market, characterized by pagodas, red lacquer roof, and hand-carved dragons.
Oct 10, 2023


The Saga of Paul de Longpre’s Hollywood Estate
The French painter’s artistic home was the first Hollywood tourist attraction.
Oct 4, 2023


Mysterious Streamline Moderne at Hollywood and Cahuenga
The 90-year saga of the Streamline Moderne at Hollywood and Cahuenga.
Sep 27, 2023


Secret Streamline Moderne on Hollywood Boulevard
In 1935, Morgan, Walls, and Clements gave 6363-69 Hollywood Boulevard a modern facelift.
Aug 29, 2023


Hollywood Goes to the Dogs
Balto dog food's latest menu was introduced in Hollywood with a week of free lunches in April 1934.
Aug 25, 2023


Tom Breneman’s Breakfast in Hollywood
In the 1940s, millions of Americans started each day with “Breakfast in Hollywood,” broadcast live from host Tom Breneman’s restaurant.
Aug 20, 2023


The Jade on Hollywood Boulevard
On any given night, you could rub elbows with Hedy Lamar or watch Peggy Lee perform.
Aug 17, 2023


Ivar House: A Garden in the Heart of Hollywood
Just steps from the bustling Boulevard, Orsina Gray created a tranquil outdoor dining atmosphere surrounded by fruit trees.
Aug 15, 2023


Bell & Howell’s Hollywood Headquarters
The Art Deco building, by architect Marshall P. Wilkinson, was a showroom, service plant, and research facility for cinematographers.
Aug 1, 2023


Franciscan Motor Hotel
The Hollywood motel opened in 1949 on Highland Avenue.
Jul 27, 2023


Marilyn Monroe Leaves Handprints at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell put their hands in wet cement at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
Jun 26, 2023


Chapeaux de Mode: Hollywood Hat Shop
The most beautiful hats on Hollywood Boulevard could be found at Chapeaux de Mode.
Jun 20, 2023


Frigidaire’s Hollywood Showroom
In 1930, Frigidaire established its Hollywood showroom at Hollywood Boulevard and McCadden Place.
Jun 13, 2023


Hollywood Bowl’s Muse of Music
The start of the 1940 Hollywood Bowl season was heralded with the dedication of The Muse of Music, “a symbol of the arts within.” Located...
Jun 10, 2023


Opening Night at Pantages Theatre
The Pantages Theatre formally opened on June 4, 1930 with the premiere of MGM’s The Florodora Girl starring Marion Davies. Hundreds of...
Jun 6, 2023


Hollywood Canteen
During World War II, servicemen on liberty passes in Los Angeles could stop by the Hollywood Canteen on Cahuenga Boulevard for a night of...
Jun 4, 2023


Earl Carroll Theatre: Hollywood’s Entertainment Palace
Earl Carroll built Hollywood’s premier entertainment palace for his princess: singer-dancer-actress Beryl Wallace—whom he immortalized...
May 26, 2023


6-Year-Old Marilyn Monroe at the Hollywood Bowl (Photo Exclusive)
In 1933, little Norma Jean was selected by her elementary school to be one of the children who form the event’s “living cross.”
Apr 7, 2023
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