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

Hollywood Plaza Hotel

Hollywood Historic Site

— 1637 Vine Street —

Hollywood Plaza Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023

1. Hollywood Plaza Hotel Marker

Inscription. One of four major hotels built in Hollywood in the 1920s. Jackie Gleason, Doris Day, and comedian Joe Frisco were one-time residents, as well as many movie and vaudeville actors who were performing locally. Once housed one of Hollywood's most glamorous night spots, "Clara Bow's 'It' Cafe", named for and operated by the sultry "Roaring Twenties" film actress. Stars such as Gene Autry, Milton Berle and Pat Buttram would gather outside and trade jokes.

Erected by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 28.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 34° 6.045′ N, 118° 19.607′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is on Vine Street south of Hollywood Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1637 Vine St, 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. Site of the Vine Street Brown Derby (a few steps from this marker); Taft Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood & Vine

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Taft Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood and Vine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hollywood & Vine (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Hollywood & Vine (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Hollywood & Vine (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Hollywood Plaza Hotel. By the early 1970s, the hotel had become derelict. The building was converted into a retirement home.
The building and rooftop neon sign were designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 665 on September 29, 1999.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023

2. Hollywood Plaza Hotel Marker

Hollywood Plaza Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker

3. Hollywood Plaza Hotel

Public Domain, circa 1925

4. Hollywood Plaza Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.