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Photo: The Hollywood Sign

by Mary Jo Manzanares on December 26th, 2006

Location: The famous Hollywood sign in the Hollywood Hills became a part of the Los Angeles landscape when it was erected in 1923. It was named a historical monument in 1973.

Photo credit: flickr

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Mike
Dec 27, 2006 at 12:49 am

Been there done that. A grea tview from Griffith Observatory, but it isn’t open just yet. Next year at this time would be good.
Mary Jo Manzanares
Dec 27, 2006 at 8:05 am

Hello Mike, thanks for reminding me that Griffith Observatory is a great viewing place.

It has reopened, though — and I hear it’s better than ever. No need to wait till next year.
Mike
Dec 27, 2006 at 9:39 am

Griffith Obs. is open, but you have to take a shuttle to get there. You can’t drive up - YET! that is why I said next year!

I enjoy your blog- lots of good information. Keep up the good work.

Have a Happy New Year.
Jon
Dec 31, 2006 at 5:52 am

The original HOLLYWOOD sign was erected to promote a new housing development and the sign read HOLLYWOOODLAND”.
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Marilyn Terrell
Mar 5, 2008 at 3:37 am

Did you know the Hollywood sign used to say Hollywoodland, to promote a new residential subdivision? Now the city of LA is trying to buy the peak on which it sits to preserve it from– real estate developers!
http://intelligenttravel.typepad.com/it/2008/02/a-sign-of-a-new.html