Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

C. C. Brown’s Ice Cream

Birthplace of the Hot Fudge Sundae

— Hollywood Historic Site #2 —

C. C. Brown’s Ice Cream Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 2, 2021

1. C. C. Brown’s Ice Cream Marker

Inscription. As the birthplace of the hot fudge sundae, C.C.Brown's was a Hollywood landmark. It was located at this site from 1929 to 1996 and was popular with celebrities who dropped in after movie premieres at the Chinese Theatre. Fans lined up outside for hours waiting for stars such as Joan Crawford to sign autographs. Among the customers said to have indulged in the legendary sundaes were: Judy Garland, Jackie Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Bob Hope and Jack Benny.

Erected by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 34° 6.1′ N, 118° 20.526′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is on Hollywood Boulevard just west of Orange Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7007 Hollywood Blvd, 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. The Johnny Grant Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Award of Excellence KTLA-TV (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hollywood Reporter (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Garden Court Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Heaven Dogs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hollywood Professional Building (about 300 feet away); Dedicated to the Mrs. Minivers (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 2, 2021

2. C. C. Brown’s Ice Cream Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,190 times since then and 135 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.