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

C.E. Toberman Co. Building

Hollywood Historic Site #40

— 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. It 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.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

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); Christie Realty Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Max Factor Building (within

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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); Christopher Street West (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. - Hollywood Historic Site markers, walking tour with map.

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

Today it’s the Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 651 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.