Hollywood Sunset
by Gene Parks
Title
Hollywood Sunset
Artist
Gene Parks
Medium
Photograph
Description
The sign was erected in 1923 and originally read "HOLLYWOODLAND." Its purpose was to advertise the name of a new segregated housing development in the hills above the Hollywood district of Los Angeles.
In 1949, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce began a contract with the City of Los Angeles Parks Department to repair and rebuild the sign. The contract stipulated that "LAND" be removed to spell "Hollywood" and reflect the district, not the "Hollywoodland" housing development.
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December 4th, 2017
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Comments (29)
Marvin Blaine
Gene! On a clear day I can see The Hollywood sign from my bedroom window. My sister lives about a block from this legendary sign on Mulholland Drive! Love this piece of yours and the angle of this piece of art! Great Work Gene! L/F.
Gene Parks
Doug, thanks so much for featuring my "Hollywood Sunset" in the “SunriseSunsets" group. I appreciate your support and all of the FFA family!
Gene Parks
John, thanks so much for featuring my "Hollywood Sunset" in the “Images That Excite You" group. I appreciate your support and all of the FFA family!
Gene Parks
Doug, thanks so much for featuring my "Hollywood Sunset" in the “Canon Full Frame Cameras" group. I appreciate your support and all of the FFA family!