Eastman Kodak Company 1017 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 464-6131. His- toric offices for its Motion Picture Film Division. Adjacent new addition houses digital technology center and film preservation vaults.
Larry Edmunds Book Store 6644 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-3273. Believed to have the largest collection of theatre-and-film-related books in Los Angeles, offers photographs, posters and other memorabilia from the movies. 10am-6:30pm daily
Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-2020. Built in 1922 by impresario Sid Grauman. Egyptian décor inspired by 1920's King Tut craze complete with hieroglyphic murals. Site of Hollywood's first movie premiere, Robin Hood with Douglas Fairbanks. Cecil B. DeMille pre- miered The Ten Commandments here in 1923. Home of American Cinematheque. Tours available once a month. www.egyptiantheatre.com. (See FILM)
El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-7674. Built in 1925 as a legitimate theatre. Orson Welles' Citi- zen Kane premiered in 1941. Modernizing reno- vations completed in 1942 concealed its lavish interior, converting it to the Hollywood Paramount building where many films, including Doctor Zhivago, premiered in the 1950s and 60s; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. www.elcapitantickets.com (See FILM and FAMILY)
Ennis House 2655 Glendower Ave. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1924. For years in a serious state of decay, the Ennis House Founda- tion has done extensive restoration and listed the property for sale. Visit www.discoverholly- wood.com to read our article that appeared in the Fall 2009 issue. www.ennishouse.com
The Original Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd St., (323) 933-9211. Historic landmark, Los Angeles tradition and world-famous tourist attrac- tion for more than 75 years. Nearby, The Grove's Main Street atmosphere makes this a first-rate attraction and shopping destination. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-8pm & Sun 10am-7pm. www.farmersmar- ketla.com (See DINING, and FAMILY)
Ferndell Park Ferndell Dr. & Los Feliz Blvd. Waterfalls banked by ferns imported from all over the world. Gabrielino Indi- ans lived in this area 10,000 years ago. Used often as film and TV location.
Crossroads of the World complex, home of Discover Hollywood Magazine.
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