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.
Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
The Pantages Theatre was designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca and was the first American movie theatre built entirely in...
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Capitol Records Tower
1750 Vine St.
Designed by Welton Becket and Associates, this 13-story building was designed to resemble a stack of 45 rpm records. It...
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Hollywood Playhouse
1735 Vine St.
This Spanish Baroque style building designed by architects Henry L. Gogerty and Carl Jules Weyl opened as the Hollywood Playhouse...
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Guaranty Building
6331 Hollywood Blvd.
This Beaux Arts office building was where famous entertainment columnist Hedda Hopper was once headquartered. Built in 1923 on the...
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Knickerbocker Hotel
1714 Ivar Ave.
Originally conceived as a luxury apartment project, the building was converted into a hotel and officially opened in 1929. In...
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Security Trust and Savings Building
6381-6385 Hollywood Blvd.
Built in 1921, this imposing Italian Renaissance Revival structure with Romanesque window arches was designed by the father and son...
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Site of Paul de Longpré Home
Cahuenga and Hollywood Blvd.
Renowned French painter Paul de Longpré’s home, which once stood on this corner, was one of Hollywood’s first major tourist...
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Warner Hollywood Theatre
6423-6445 Hollywood Blvd.
The Warner Hollywood Theatre was built in 1928 to be the crown jewel of Warner Bros. West Coast movie houses,...
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Hillview Apartments
6531-6535 Hollywood Blvd.
When the Mediterranean-style Hillview Apartments opened in 1917, actors were considered unreliable tenants by many landlords, with some area boardinghouses...
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