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Hollywood’s first 50 years, until the freeway changed history — and defined the future


Letter to LA City Councilmembers on the Yucca-Vine Tower's HCM Nomination
Support the Yucca-Vine Tower's HCM Nomination before City Council votes on May 31, 2024.
May 28, 2024


Prudence Yarn Shop
In the 1930s, Hollywood women shopped for the latest knit trends at the boutique at 6521 Hollywood Boulevard.
Mar 13, 2024


Baine Building: Hollywood’s First Penthouse
Go inside the historic Baine Building and Hollywood's first penthouse at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Whitley Avenue.
Dec 14, 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


Peacock Alley: The Pride of Vine Street
Decades before Capitol Records arrived on Vine Street, the block north of Hollywood Boulevard was projected to be Peacock Alley, a...
Dec 20, 2022
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