Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hollywood Plaza Hotel
| | 1637 Vine Street | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 18, 2024
1. Hollywood Plaza Hotel Marker
One of four major hotels built in Hollywood in the 1920s, the Hollywood Plaza Hotel was erected by Hollywood pioneer Jacob Stern in 1925. Its luxurious bar-restaurant soon became a film industry hangout. In 1931, the Russian Eagle Cafι moved there from the Sunset Strip. It was remodeled and reopened as the Cinnabar in 1936. Glamorous actress Clara Bow opened her famous It Cafι there in 1937. Stars such as Gene Autry, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, and Bing Crosby were among its guests, and comedian George Burns maintained an office on the top floor in the 1930s.
Erected by Hollywood Historic Trust - Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 29.)
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. It 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.
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
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Site of the Vine Street Brown Derby (was a few steps from this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. This marker is part of a series of 47 Hollywood Historic Site markers along a three-mile walking tour of historic Hollywood, beginning eastbound on the north side of Hollywood Blvd and ending westbound on the south side of Hollywood Blvd at Sycamore Ave.
The Hollywood Historic Site signs were originally installed circa 1999. They were updated and replaced in August 2024.
Regarding Hollywood Plaza Hotel. By the early 1970s, the hotel had
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 18, 2024
2. Hollywood Plaza Hotel Marker
The building and rooftop neon sign were designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 665 on September 29, 1999.
Original marker text:
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.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. - Hollywood Historic Site markers, walking tour with map.
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Hollywood Plaza Hotel
Public Domain, circa 1925
4. Hollywood Plaza Hotel
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
5. Original Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
6. Original Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 837 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
