Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of the Vine Street Brown Derby
Erected by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 22.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 6.045′ N, 118° 19.599′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is on Vine Street, 0.1 miles south of Hollywood Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1628 Vine Street, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hollywood Plaza Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Taft Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood & Vine (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Taft Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood and Vine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hollywood & Vine (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Hollywood & Vine (about 400 feet away); Bank of Hollywood (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
More about this marker. Charlton Heston's "Walk of Fame" star is where the Brown Derby entrance was. A remnant of a similar building still exists nearby at 1638 Vine St, which was preserved and restored during recent development.
Regarding Site of the Vine Street Brown Derby. The Hollywood Brown Derby was the second but most popular of the four original Brown Derby restaurants. The first was on Wilshire Boulevard, shaped like a derby hat, opposite the former Ambassador Hotel. The Beverly Hills Brown Derby was located at the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard opposite the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The last Brown Derby, which is the only building still standing, is on Los Feliz Blvd at Hillhurst. The Los Feliz Brown Derby was a car hop and was recently granted landmark status. It is now a bank.
Additional keywords. Hollywood and Vine, Meet me at the Derby
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