Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Egyptian Theatre
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 27, 2018
1. Egyptian Theatre Marker
Egyptian revival style. Architects - Meyer & Holler. Built 1922. Declared 1993, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 584, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.
Erected 1993 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 584.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 34° 6.085′ N, 118° 20.199′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is on Hollywood Boulevard 0.1 miles east of Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Egyptian Theatre (here, next to this marker); The Pig n Whistle (a few steps from this marker); LGBTQ+ Pride in Los Angeles (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher Street West (within shouting distance of this marker); Artisans Patio (within shouting distance of this marker); The Christie Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Vogue Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Montmartre Cafe (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Egyptian Theatre. The Egyptian was built by Sid Grauman who later built the nearby El Capitan Theatre and Chinese Theatre. The Egyptian was the venue for the first-ever Hollywood premiere, Robin Hood, starring Douglas Fairbanks, in 1922.
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 27, 2018
2. Egyptian Theatre Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 27, 2018
3. Egyptian Theatre
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 27, 2018
4. Mural
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 18, 2024
5. Egyptian Theatre
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 24, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on August 19, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
