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Paramount Pictures 5555 Melrose Ave., (323) 956-1777. Longest contin- uously operating film studio in Hollywood. The original gates are located at Bronson en- trance, not on Melrose Ave., where a new gate has been built. The most famous film featuring Paramount is the classic Sunset Boulevard where Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond was "ready for her close-up". Now home of Glee and Dr. Phil among other TV and feature films. Two-hour educational and historical studio tour $45 per person-- must be at least 12 years of age; by reservation only. Tours Mon-Fri 10am-2pm. Tours start every hour. www.paramountstudios.com (See TV TICKETS) Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 848-6530. Part of Plummer Estate that Helen Hunt Jackson, author of "Ra- mona", visited. Park includes recreational facilities. Farmers Market every Mon 9am-2pm. (See FAMILY) Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose Ave., (323) 466-3111. Dates back to 1914 and Mary Pickford. Where classic feature films such as The Mark of Zorro, The Three Muske- teers, In the Heat of the Night, Hopalong Cassidy and TV's Superman series were filmed. RKO Studios Corner of Melrose & Gower. Formerly owned by Joseph Kennedy, Howard Hughes, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gary Cooper films were made here, along with Topper and Room Service. Acquired by Para- mount, the familiar world globe is still visible and its historic sound stages are still in use. Rock Walk/Guitar Center 7425 Sunset Blvd., (323) 874-1060. Founded Nov. 13, 1985. Hollywood's Rockwalk is a col- lection of handprints, signatures, and memora- bilia from the greatest musical performers and innovators who have contributed the most to promote the growth of Rock 'n Roll music as an art form. Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm & Sun 11am-8pm. www.rockwalk.com Runyon Canyon Park (323) 666-5046. Historic city park. Hike the trails and explore the relics and ruins of a Hollywood es- tate. Parking lot entrance on Mulholland Hwy. Pedes- trian entrance end of Fuller St. Open dawn to dusk. Samuel-Novarro House 2255 Verde Oak Dr. Lloyd Wright translates the textured pre-cast concrete Mayanesque block into pressed metal. The result hints at pre-Columbian Revival and Zigzag Modern composition. (Please do not disturb occupants.) Schindler House 835 N. Kings Rd., (323) 651-1510. Rudolph Schindler's home, now a center for study of 20th century architecture. Self-guided tours Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. Docent tours Sat & Sun. Admission $7. $6 for students. www.makcenter.org (See Mak Center in VISUAL ARTS) Shakespeare Bridge Franklin Ave. between Myra Avenue & St. George St. joins Los Feliz, Franklin Hills and Silverlake neighborhoods. Walk over this beloved 1925 Gothic span now one of L.A.'s historic landmarks. Shakespeare Bridge Photo: Trevi Fountain Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum 6780 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-6335. Ripley's Museum offers over 300 different exhibits of the strange, unusual and bizarre. Look for the di- nosaur on the roof. Open every day 10am-12am. Closed until mid-December. The Storer Residence 8161 Hollywood Blvd. The second of four Holly- wood area textile-block designed houses by Frank Lloyd Wright was built in 1923. Do not disturb occupants. (See listings for Ennis, Hollyhock and Freeman houses.) Places continues on page 56 WINTER 2011 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 55