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Hollywood American Legion Post #43 2035 N. Highland Ave., (323) 851-3030. Per- haps one of the most spectacular Veterans' facilities in the U.S., this glittering example of Egyptian Re- vival/ Moroccan art deco was built in 1929. The Post has served Hollywood's veterans including such luminaries as Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Autry, Ronald Reagan, Ernest Borgnine and Adolph Menjou since the early 20s. www.holly- woodpost43.org (See THEATRE) Hollywood Athletic Club 6525 Sunset Blvd. Built in 1924 as an ultra-exclu- sive club whose members included Johnny Weiss- muller, Valentino, Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks, Buster Crabbe, John Wayne, Walt Disney, Abbott and Costello and Bela Lugosi. In 1949, it was the site of the first Emmy Awards. This building has since been transformed into a trendy nightclub. Hollywood Boulevard Since the Golden Age of Hollywood, the "Boulevard" has seen many changes, yet many remnants of the past remain. The famed Boulevard is a designated National Historic Register Entertain- ment and Commercial District. Many Hollywood hopefuls have walked "The Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and imagined their names embedded in the sidewalk stars. Hollywood Heritage conducts 31 ⁄2 hour walking tour from a preservationist viewpoint every Saturday at 9am. Call (323)465-6716 to reserve at $10pp and $5 for Hollywood Heritage Members. (See Tours and Walk of Fame.) Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave., (323) 850-2000. A Hol- lywood icon and world-class cultural attraction, the Bowl is an important part in the history of the performing arts in Los Angeles. The 60-acre site, famous for its acoustics, opened in 1921. Note Art Deco fountain at the Highland Ave. entrance. The figure of a harpist was sculpted in granite by George Stanley who also sculpted the original Oscar statuette, as designed by Cedric Gibbons. Gift shop open daily.www.hollywoodbowl.com (See MUSIC) Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave., (323) 850-2058. Lo- cated on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Fea- tures photos, film footage, programs and artifacts on the history of the Bowl. New exhibition: Musica y Sabor – Latino artists at the Hollywood Bowl. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat by appointment. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Free entrance, free parking. www.hollywoodbowl.com/museum Hollywood Center Studios 1040 N. Las Palmas Ave., (323) 860-0000. Located in the Industry District, home of early Harold Lloyd movies and later for Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope. Jean Harlow began her career here in Howard Hughes' 1927 production of Hell's Angels. www.hollywoodcenter.com Hollywood Farmers Market Ivar Ave. between Hollywood and Sunset Blvds. (323) 463-3171. Sun from 8am-1pm all year. (See SPECIAL EVENTS) Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 469-1181. The final resting place of many Hollywood legends in- cluding Rudolph Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., Cecil B. De Mille, Jayne Mansfield, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Peter Lorre, Peter Finch, Hollywood Post Office Edward G. Robinson, "Bugsy" Siegel, John Huston, Johnny Ra- mone and others. Noteworthy are the Mausoleum's stained glass windows, possibly by Tiffany. A map to internment sites available at the gift shop. Tours: (818) 517-5988 or e-mail info@cemeterytour.com. www.hollywoodforever.com (See MUSIC) Hollywood Gateway La Brea Avenue at Hollywood Blvd. CRA sponsored. Gateway depicts Dolores Del Rio, Anna Mae Wong, Mae West, and Dorothy Dandridge. Designed by Catherine Harwicke and sculpted by Hari West. Hollywood Heritage Museum 2100 N. Highland Ave., (323) 874-2276. This barn served as the studio for Cecil B. DeMille & Jesse B. Lasky's The Squaw Man, the first feature length motion picture. Declared a California His- toric Monument, it is operated by Hollywood Her- itage, Inc. as a museum of early Hollywood and silent pictures. $7 general admission. Free park- ing. Hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm. www.holly- woodheritage.org (See FILM) Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-6412. Features the re-created ¾ scale set of D.W. Griffith's 1916 classic film Intolerance. 1615 Wilcox Ave. between Hollywood and Sun- set Blvds. Built in 1936, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Above an inside door is a wood relief "The Horseman," carved by WPA artist Gordon Newell in 1937. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-7000. Built in 1927, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks were among the original owners. The first Acad- emy Awards banquet was held in the hotel's Blos- som Room in 1929. Recently renovated to reflect 21st century taste and honor its illustrious history, the Roosevelt is Hollywood's favorite hotel. Its Kodak Theatre is the home of the Academy Awards and Cirque du Soleil's new production Iris opening July 21st. Note artist Erika Rothenberg's Road to Hollywood in Babylon Court. www.hollywoodandHighland.com. Hollywood High School 1521 N. Highland Ave., (323) 993-1700. Famous alumni include James Garner, John Ritter, Jason Ro- bards, Jr., Stefanie Powers, Jean Peters, Rick and David Nelson, Sally Kellerman, Charlene Tilton and Carol Burnett. Alumni Museum exhibits memora- bilia donated by former students. Art Deco and Modern styles in WPA-built science and liberal arts buildings. (See PLACES, "Murals in Hollywood") www.hollywoodhighschool.net Hollywood Hills From Los Feliz to Beverly Hills, developed in the 20s, intriguing secluded neighborhoods offer historical perspective above the densely populated city that hums and shimmers below. The Hollywood Museum at the Max Factor Building 1660 N. Highland Ave., (323) 464-7776. Make-up studio on ground floor re- stored to its art deco splendor plus four floors of elabo- rate displays of movie memorabilia. Lucille Ball at 100, I Love Lucy at 60 thru Nov 30. Admission: $15 Gen- eral, $12 Seniors and Students with valid ID. Contact info@thehollywoodmuseum.com for Group Tours. Wed- Sun 10am-5pm. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd. (323) 962-7600. Opened Oc- tober 30, 1940 with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and his vocalists, including Frank Sinatra. Holly- wood's dance and music venue for over 60 years. (See MUSIC) Janes House, built in 1903 when Hollywood Blvd. was still known as Prospect Ave., was originally surrounded by similar Victorian houses. Hollywood Sign Built on Mt. Lee in 1923 for $21,000 as a tempo- rary sign to promote Hollywoodland real estate development, the 50-foot-high letters were made of wood and with 20-watt bulbs around each let- ter. In the 70's the Hollywood Chamber of Com- merce spearheaded the campaign to rebuild the sign with support from a diverse group of people (including Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, rock star Alice Cooper, cowboy Gene Autry and singer Andy Williams) each pledging $27,000 per letter for a new, all-metal landmark. Recently, a global fund raising campaign to pre- serve 138 acres adjacent to the world-famous sign reached its goal. Hugh Hefner, a key figure in the 1978 restoration effort, returned in 2010 to donate the last $900,000 of $12.5 million needed to purchase the land, which will be an- nexed to Griffith Park. Take horseback riding tour to the sign. Visit www.sunsetranchhollywood.com or call (323) 469-5450 for further information. Hollywood Tower 6138 Franklin Ave. (888) 347-8551. Recently renovated historic apartments and French-Nor- man architectural details appeal to those with a taste for glamour, romance, mystery, and fine craftsmanship. Adjacent new Hollywood LaBelle adds a contemporary flair to the complex. www.thehollywoodtower.com Places continues on page 14 FALL 2011 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 13