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Hollywood’s first 50 years, until the freeway paved paradise in 1954
Daeida Wilcox Beveridge: Mother of Hollywood
The Mother of Hollywood, Daeida Wilcox Beveridge, lived on Hollywood Boulevard in a Moorish-Mission home.
May 10
Woman’s Club of Hollywood
An institution since 1905, the Woman's Club of Hollywood built its first clubhouse on Hollywood Boulevard.
Mar 9, 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
Beachwood Canyon Artistic Apartments
In 1925, Hollywood pioneers John and Delia Hill built the Moorish apartment house at 2260 Beachwood Drive.
Dec 29, 2023
The House at the End of the Road
Carrie Jacobs-Bond’s home, The End of the Road, was the beginning of a new chapter. In 1916, the 54-year-old songwriter settled in Hollywood, buoyed by the success of her hits “I Love You Truly” and “A Perfect Day.” At the end of Pinehurst Road, in the valley below Yamashiro, Jacobs-Bond built a three-level craftsman. Its name symbolized the realization of her dreams: She had amassed an estimated $1 million fortune in royalties ($30 million today, with inflation).
Oct 5, 2022
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