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

Hollywood Theatre

Hollywood Historic Site #39

— 6764 Hollywood Blvd. —

Hollywood Theatre Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

1. Hollywood Theatre Marker

Inscription. This was originally the Hollywood Theatre, the second movie house in Hollywood and oldest still standing. It was remodeled to its Art Deco appearance in 1938. At the time it opened in 1913, general admission was 10 cents, loge seats were 15 cents and children were admitted for a nickel. In the 1930s, it was one of the first marquees to be changed from flat to triangular in order to be seen easier by motorists.

Erected by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 39.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 34° 6.089′ N, 118° 20.282′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is on Hollywood Boulevard near Highland Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6764 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: Christie Realty Building (a few steps from this marker); The Montmartre Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); C.E. Toberman Co. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood First National Bank

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Max Factor Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Christie Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); This Is Where It All Began (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christopher Street West (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Hollywood Theatre. Today it houses the Guinness World Records Museum.
(In 1978 I saw a famous double-feature here on my 18th birthday - the minimum age to attend. -CB)

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

Hollywood Theatre and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

2. Hollywood Theatre and Marker

Hollywood Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

3. Hollywood Theatre

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 415 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.