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Places Continued from page 8 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 waiting to be called for their next scene while “spinning yarns” and practicing their rope tricks. Now a Western-style shopping center . Grauman’s Chinese Theatre 6925 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 464-6266. This re- cently refurbished theatre was built by Sid Grau- man in 1927 and is one of Hollywood’s icons. The famous footprint ceremonies were inaugu- rated in 1927 by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. 30-minute Walking Tour offered 7 days a week features stories and fun facts about Holly- wood premieres and the Forecourt of the Stars. Info (323) 463-9576. www.manntheatres.com (See FILM) Cinerama Dome, the unique geometric-shaped theatre, is today part of the Arclight Hollywood movie-going experience. 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 in 1942 concealed its lavish interior converting it to the Hollywood Paramount where many films, includ- ing “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 Founda- tion has done extensive restoration and listed the property for sale. Visit our website to read article that appeared in Fall 2009 issue. www.ennishouse.org 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 atmosphere makes this a first-rate attraction and shopping destination. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-8pm & Sun 10am-7pm. www.farm- ersmarketla.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. 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 facil- ities and special collections. Hours: Mon & Wed 10am-6pm, Tue & Thur 12pm-8pm, Fri 1:30- 5:30pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Closed Sun.(See FAMILY) 10 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2011 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.” www.griffithobs.org (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 hiking and riding trails, golf, tennis, playgrounds, pony rides and a zoo. (See FAMILY) Guinness World Records Museum 6764 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 463-6433. Brings the best-selling book’s record-breaking achieve- ments 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. The old-fashioned Gilmore Station at the Original Farmers Market. 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 pur- ple 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 9am-12am, Fri-Sat 9am-1am. www.hardrock.com Hillview Apartments 6531 Hollywood Blvd. Built by movie moguls Jesse Lasky and Samuel Goldwyn in 1917. Broadway actors who left New York for Holly- wood had a difficult time finding housing. Most boarding houses had signs “No Actors and No Dogs Allowed.” Historic Hollywood The serious explorer can read John Pashdag’s “Hollywoodland U.S.A.,” Charles Lockwood’s “Guide to Hollywood,” Rosemary Lord’s “Holly- wood: Then & Now,” Ken Schessler’s “This is Hol- lywood, The Movie Lover’s Guide to Hollywood,” “The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book” by William A. Gordon, “Hollywood: The First 100 Years” pic- torial history by Bruce Torrance and “Early Holly- wood” by Marc Wanamaker and Robert W. Nudelman. (See listings for Hollywood Boulevard and Tours.) Hollyhock House (Barnsdall Art Park) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 913-4157. De- signed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall and built between 1919 and 1921. Wright’s abstract geometric motif based on the hollyhock flower. Central living room cited in Finest Rooms in America (Fall 2010 Mon- ticelli Press). Open for hourly tours Wed-Sun 12:30- 3:30pm. Arriving 15 min before the start is required. Free parking. $5 general admission. Hollywood American Legion Post #43 2035 N. Highland Ave., (323) 851-3030. Perhaps one of the most spectacular Veter- ans’ facilities in the U.S., this glittering example of Egyptian Revival/ Moroccan art deco was built in 1929. The Post has served Hollywood’s veter- ans including such luminaries as Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Autry, Ronald Reagan, Ernest Borgnine and Adolph Menjou since the early 20s. (See THEATRE) Hollywood Athletic Club 6525 Sunset Blvd. Built in 1924 as an ultra-exclusive club whose members included Johnny Weissmuller, Valentino, Chaplin and Douglas Fair- banks, Buster Crabbe, John Wayne, Walt Disney, Abbott and Costello and Bela Lugosi. In 1949, it was the site of the first Emmy Awards. Places continues page 12 of interest