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


Hollynook Court (1913-1953)
Hollynook Court was aptly named, tucked away on a verdant acre at the bend of Highland and Franklin avenues in Hollywood. Hollynook Court (UCLA Digital Library) The seven bungalows were built in 1913, originally as Sabin Court after landlord Nat Sabin. There were two duplexes, four single-family cottages, and a fourplex in the rear for a total of 12 units. Sabin’s mother Effie was the first resident at 1803A Highland, until she swallowed strychnine on October 15, 1913. Five
Feb 26


2919 St. George: Hollywood House-Moving Party
Alice Blackburn invited 150 people when she relocated her Hollywood bungalow to 2919 St. George in 1948.
Nov 24, 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


From City to Sea
Not every Whitley Heights home in the freeway’s path was destroyed. A select few were relocated, both near (within the neighborhood) and...
Sep 13, 2022


Harold Lloyd: Mystery Solved
One of the few homes rescued from the freeway’s path is a sprawling mansion with a mysterious connection to Harold Lloyd. The silent film...
Sep 3, 2022


‘Bride of Frankenstein’ House
This adorable doll house in the Hollywood Dell looks like it’s always been here—but until 1950, it was located just across Cahuenga...
Sep 3, 2022
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