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

Hollywood Tower

1929

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

1. Hollywood Tower Marker

Inscription. Sophisticated living for film luminaries during the "golden age" of Hollywood. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of Interior.

Erected 1988 by U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 34° 6.298′ N, 118° 19.459′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is on Franklin Avenue east of Argyle Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6200 Franklin Ave, 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. Capitol Records Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Palace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bank of Hollywood (approx. ¼ mile away); Hollywood & Vine (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Hollywood & Vine (approx. ¼ mile away); Villa Carlotta (approx. ¼ mile away); Hollywood and Vine (approx. ¼ mile away); Knickerbocker Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Hollywood Tower.

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Designed in French-Normandy style by architects Cramer & Wise, the building was originally christened “LaBelle Tour.” It served as an extended stay residence to visiting actors, directors, writers, and various other studio employees. It was home to Humphrey Bogart during construction of his house in the Hollywoodland subdivision. William Powell of “The Thin Man” occupied apartment 401. Colin Clive, most famous for his role as Dr. Frankenstein, resided at La Belle Tour when filming in Hollywood. The building has also welcomed icons Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, and Errol Flynn.
The name was changed from La Belle Tour to Hollywood Tower in the 1950s. The building was saved when construction of the 101 Freeway curved around the historic Tower.
In 1988 the National Register of Historic Places added Hollywood Tower to its roster. Extensive renovations in 2010 produced a stunning art deco lobby with marble flooring, seating areas with vintage furniture on each floor, and garden rooftop decks landscaped to set off the already stunning views of the Hollywood sign and downtown Los Angeles. The rooftop restoration was inspired by photos of the rooftop gardens taken in the 1940s.
The Hollywood Tower is often cited as the inspiration for the Tower of Terror attractions at Disney parks in Florida, California, Paris, and Tokyo.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

2. Hollywood Tower Marker

Hollywood Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

3. Hollywood Tower

Hollywood Tower Lobby image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

4. Hollywood Tower Lobby

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023

5. Hollywood Tower

Viewed from the south-bound Hollywood Freeway.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on September 11, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.