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

C.E. Toberman Co. Building

Hollywood Historic Site

— 6780 Hollywood Blvd —

C.E. Toberman Co. Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

1. C.E. Toberman Co. Building Marker

Inscription. Originally a four-story building, the Classical facade was added in the 1920s. In 1935, the top three stories were removed to create the building as it is today. Hollywood's most prolific builder, C.E. Toberman, established his first office in an earlier building at this site. Over a 70-year period, he erected 29 commercial buildings in Hollywood, including the Chinese Theatre, El Capitan Theatre, and Roosevelt Hotel.

Erected by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 40.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Believe It or Not series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 34° 6.088′ N, 118° 20.304′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Hollywood Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6780 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. Hollywood First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Max Factor Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); This Is Where It All Began (within shouting distance of this marker); The Montmartre Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Christie Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); El Capitan Theatre (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The El Capitan Theatre (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

C.E. Toberman Co. Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

2. C.E. Toberman Co. Building and Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.