Historic signs
Historic Sign Poles
The Hollywood Historic Trust’s Signpole Program features 47 vibrant historical markers throughout Hollywood, showcasing legendary landmarks like the Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel alongside vanished gems such as the original Brown Derby restaurant and birthplace of the Hot Fudge Sundae. These markers illuminate the district’s rich heritage that made Hollywood the entertainment capital of the world. Explore our gallery to experience the complete collection of historic sites that shaped Hollywood’s golden era.
The Pig ‘n Whistle Restaurant
6714 Hollywood Blvd.
Sidney Hoedemaker opened Hollywood’s first family restaurant in 1927. Part of a restaurant chain in Southern California with the popular...
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Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Sid Grauman’s first Hollywood movie palace, the Egyptian Theatre opened in 1922 with the premiere of Douglas Fairbanks’ Robin Hood....
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Hollywood Center Building
6650 Hollywood Blvd.
An excellent example of Art Deco and Zigzag Moderne architecture opened around 1927 at this location. Complete with intricate wrought...
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The Cherokee Building
6646 Hollywood Blvd.
The Cherokee Building was Hollywood’s first drive-in business. It catered specifically to the automobile by having a large motor entrance...
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S.H. Kress Department Store
6608 Hollywood Blvd.
Designed by architect Edward F. Sibbert in Art Deco style and built in 1935, this building opened as an S.H....
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Hollywood Studio Building
6554 Hollywood Blvd.
A fine example of Spanish Colonial Revival design, this building was designed by Gogerty & Weyl and erected in 1927....
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Raymond Chandler Square
Hollywood and Cahuenga intersection
In mystery novels written by Raymond Chandler, his characters—gangsters, showgirls, rich women, scam artists, and a savvy private detective by...
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Owl Drug/Julian Medical Building
6380-6384 Hollywood Blvd.
This site was part of the original 160 acres that developer Harvey Henderson Wilcox and his wife Daeida named “Hollywood.”...
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Broadway Department Store
1645 Vine St.
In its heyday, this building was patronized by many celebrities. Opened in 1928 as the B.H. Dyas Company Department Store...
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