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Places Continued from page 11 The Original Farmers Market Third St. and Fairfax Ave., (323) 933-9211. Historic landmark, Los Angeles tradition and world-famous tourist attraction for more than 75 years. Nearby, The Grove’s Main Street atmos- phere makes this a first-rate attraction and shop- ping destination. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-8pm & Sun 10am-7pm. www.farmersmar- ketla.com (See DINING, and FAMILY) Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre Eastman Kodak Company 1017 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 464-6131. Historic offices for its Motion Picture Film Divi- sion. Adjacent new addition houses digital technology center and film preservation vaults. Larry Edmunds Book Store 6644 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-3273. Be- lieved to have the largest collection of theatre- and-film-related books in Los Angeles, offers photographs, posters and other memorabilia from the movies. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12-5pm. 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 premiered “The Ten Com- mandments” here in 1923. Home of Ameri- can Cinematheque. (See FILM) El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-7674. Built in 1925 as a legitimate theatre. Orson Welles‘ “Citizen Kane” premiered in 1941. Modernizing in 1942 concealed its lavish inte- rior converting it to the Hollywood Paramount where many films, including “Doctor Zhivago,” premiered in the 50s and 60s; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (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 Foundation has done exten- sive restoration and listed the property for sale. Visit our website to read article that appeared in Fall 2009 issue. www.ennishouse.org 12 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2010 Ferndell Park Ferndell Dr. & Los Feliz Blvd. Waterfalls banked by ferns imported from all over the world. Gabrielino Indians lived in this area 10,000 years ago. Used often as film and TV location. Samuel & Harriet Freeman House 1962 Glencoe Way. Built in 1924 by Frank Lloyd Wright, house had unique history as a salon of the avant-garde and a haven for artists in the early 50’s. Closed for renovation. Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. An early Frank Gehry design building with multi-media facilities and special collections. Hours: Mon & Wed 10am-6pm, Tue & Thur 12pm-8pm, Fri 1:30-5:30pm, Sat 10am- 6pm, Closed Sun.(See FAMILY) Gower Gulch Sunset Blvd. at Gower. Adjacent to Sunset Gower Studio (formerly Columbia Pictures) where many early Westerns were filmed; corner was hangout for studio cowboys wait- ing to be called for their next scene while “spinning yarns” and practicing their rope tricks. Now a Western-style shopping center. El Capitan Theatre Grauman’s Chinese Theatre 6925 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 464-6266. This recently refurbished theatre was built by Sid Grauman in 1927 and is one of Hol- lywood’s icons. The famous footprint cere- monies were inaugurated in 1927 by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. 30 minute Walking Tour offered 7 days a week fea- tures stories and fun facts about Hollywood premieres and the Forecourt of the Stars. Info (323) 463-9576. (See FILM) Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd., (213) 473-0800. After a $93 million restoration, a visit to this L.A. landmark is well worth the trip to see its new exhibits, peek through its telescope and tour the universe. Film buffs will recognize the location for final scenes from “Rebel Without a Cause.” (See FAMILY) Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. This is not only the largest park in Los Angeles but also the largest city park in the U.S., providing hik- ing and riding trails, golf, tennis, play- grounds and a zoo. (See FAMILY) Guinness World Records Museum 6764 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-6433. Brings the best-selling book’s record-break- ing achievements to life through videos, laser discs, computers, custom sound and life-size replicas. Located in the former The Hollywood movie theatre built in 1938. Hours: Sun-Thurs 10am-12am, Fri-Sat 10am-1am. Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323)464- 7625 Latest addition to famed eatery. Key memorabilia items on display in the cafe include Jimi Hendrix’s purple crushed velvet hat; a Janis Joplin love letter; Jim Morrison’s leather pants and handwritten lyrics to “L.A. Woman”; Katy Perry’s sparkly dress and Fergie’s tour outfit with the Black Eyed Peas. Sun-Thru 10am-10pm, Fri- Sat 10am-11pm. Hillview Apartments 6531 Hollywood Blvd. Built by movie moguls Jesse Lasky and Samuel Goldwyn in 1917. Broad- way actors who left New York for Hollywood had a difficult time find- ing housing. Most boarding houses had signs “No Actors and No Dogs Allowed.” Places continues page 14 of interest