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.

Janes House

6541 Hollywood Blvd.

Built in 1903, Janes House is one of the last remaining Victorian homes on Hollywood Blvd. Its style was typical...

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Baine Building

6605 Hollywood Blvd.

The most elegant Spanish Revival building in the Hollywood Historic District was built in 1926 on the corner of Whitley...

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Musso and Frank Grill

6667 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, Musso and Frank Grill, opened at this location in 1919. Among the restaurant’s many celebrity regulars were...

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Vogue Theatre

6675 Hollywood Blvd.

Opening on July 9, 1935, with Ladies Crave Excitement, the Vogue Theatre was designed by S. Charles Lee in the...

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Café Montmartre

6753-6763 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood’s first nightclub, Café Montmartre, opened on the second floor of the Christie Realty Building in 1923. Its motto was:...

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Christie Realty Building

6765 Hollywood Blvd.

Built in 1928, this Spanish Colonial Revival style building was designed by Carl Jules Weyl and featured similar design aesthetics...

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Hollywood First National Bank

6777 Hollywood Blvd.

Completed in 1928, Hollywood First National Bank was the tallest office building in L.A. until 1932, when City Hall was...

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The Hollywood Hotel

Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Ave.

“This is Louella Parsons,” the famous gossip columnist said, “reporting from the Hollywood Hotel,” a signature statement of hers frequently...

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Chinese Theatre

6925 Hollywood Blvd.

The most famous movie house in the world, built by acclaimed showman Sid Grauman. Actress Anna Mae Wong drove the...

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