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10.00" x 6.50"
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10.00" x 6.50"
The Mount Hollywood Icon Wood Print
by Gene Parks
Product Details
The Mount Hollywood Icon wood print by Gene Parks. Bring your artwork to life with the texture and added depth of a wood print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 3/4" thick maple wood. There are D-clips on the back of the print for mounting it to your wall using mounting hooks and nails (included).
Design Details
The sign was erected in 1923 on the south slope of Mount Hollywood and originally read HOLLYWOODLAND. Its purpose was to advertise the name of a new... more
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Comments (15)
Artist's Description
The sign was erected in 1923 on the south slope of Mount Hollywood 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.
In 1978, there was a public campaign to restore the landmark by Hugh Hefner, founder of Playboy magazine, the Chamber set out to replace the severely deteriorated sign with a more permanent structure.
The new letters were 45 feet (13.7 m) tall and ranged from 31 to 39 feet (9.4 to 11.9 m) wide. The new version of the sign was unveiled in November 1978.
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About Gene Parks
I am a retired Information Technology Project Manager located in Santa Monica, California. I’ve loved photography and started taking photos in the late 1970s. With a full time, job, I had little time to enjoy my passion for photography. I will shoot anything (with Canon or Sony) that produces an emotional reaction. I'm self-taught and began to take my photography seriously in 2006. Retirement has given me an opportunity to follow my grandson and shoot photos of him playing basketball and having some of my photos published in sport magazines. Welcome to my gallery, enjoy my photos presented for your viewing pleasure and purchase. Thanks Gene “PapaG” Parks All images are copyright by Gene Parks. All The materials contained...
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Gene Parks
I want to thank the buyer from New Orleans, LA - I sincerely hope you enjoy your purchase for many years!
Gene Parks
John, thanks so much for featuring my "The Mount Hollywood Icon" in the “Images That Excite You" group. I appreciate your support and all of the FFA family!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Gene Parks
Thanks Marvin... your great comments and support is very much appreciated!
Marvin Blaine
Love this version as well Gene! Stellar Work!! L/F.
Gene Parks
Thank you Susan... your comments and support is very much appreciated!
Susan Rissi Tregoning
I always enjoy seeing a new take on an iconic image...nicely done! l/f
Gene Parks
Thank you so much Connie... your comments and support is much appreciated!
Gene Parks
Thanks Marvin... your great comments and support is very much appreciated!
Gene Parks
Thanks Paul... your comments and support is appreciated!
Connie Mitchell
Beautifully done Gene! So different from most images of this famous icon! L/F
Marvin Spates
Wow Gene you are putting out some amazing images! Keep up the good work Buddy! LF
Paul Freidlund
very cool
Gene Parks
Thank you so much Robert... I really value your comments and support!
Robert Bales
Very beautiful!! One of the best of this famous sign!! v/f/t