Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Garden Court Apartments
7021 Hollywood Blvd
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 18, 2024
1. Garden Court Apartments Marker
On this site, from 1919 to 1984, stood the Garden Court Apartments. The magnificent Beaux Arts style building boasted two lavish ballrooms, a billiards room, tennis courts and a pool, with Persian-style carpets and baby grand pianos in every suite. Hollywood personalities who lived here included Louis B. Mayer (founder of Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Studios): Mack Sennett (founder of Keystone Pictures Studio, famed producer of "Keystone Cops" comedies); silent film stars Lillian Gish and Mae Murray; Italian actor Rudolph Valentino; and silver screen idol John Barrymore.
Erected 2024 by Hollywood Historic Trust - Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 34° 6.101′ N, 118° 20.555′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is on Hollywood Boulevard east of Sycamore Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7021 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 World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hollywood Walk of Fame Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); C. C. Browns Ice Cream
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. This is the first in a series of Hollywood Historic Site markers along a walking tour, ending with marker #47 across the street the Hollywood Professional Building. The walking tour is three total miles, beginning eastbound on the north side of Hollywood Blvd and ending westbound on the south side of Hollywood Blvd.
The Hollywood Historic Site signs were originally installed circa 1999. They were updated and replaced
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 18, 2024
2. Garden Court Apartments Marker
Regarding Garden Court Apartments. Original marker text:
On this site, from 1919 to 1985, stood the Garden Court Apartments. The magnificent Italian Renaissance structure boasted Oriental carpets and baby grand pianos in every suite; also two lavish ballrooms, billiards room, tennis courts and pool. Hollywood personalities who lived here included: Louis B. Mayer (of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer), Mack Sennett (creator of the Keystone Cops), Lillian Gish, Rudolph Valentino, John Barrymore and Mae Murray.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. - Hollywood Historic Site markers, walking tour with map.
Also see . . .
1. Hollywood Historic Sign Poles. The Hollywood Historic Trusts Sign Pole Program features 47 historical markers throughout Hollywood. (Submitted on June 17, 2026.)
2. Angels Walk L.A. Self-guided walking tour of historic Hollywood. (Submitted on February 15, 2026.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023
3. Original Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Original Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,202 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
