Mysterious “H” in the Hollywood Hills Explained
- Jun 16, 2025
- 2 min read
A year before the Hollywoodland sign, there was another “H” in the hills … for Hollywood High School.
In January 1922, students proved their school spirit by erecting a massive wood-and-tin white “H” atop Mount Cahuenga, just west of Mount Lee.
To the people of Hollywood, the emblem represented the entire community. Because of this, there were several attempts by rival schools to destroy Hollywood High’s “H,” despite the vigilance of the property owner whose land bordered the region.
