Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Entertainment Industry’s Time Capsule
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
1. Time Capsule Marker
On February 13, 2004, the Entertainment Industry's Time Capsule, buried on this world-famous corner since 1954, was opened to commemorate another 50 years of Hollywood history. It was on this block that Cecil B. DeMille directed Hollywood's first full-length feature, The Squaw Man, for the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company, and the site became the birthplace of Paramount Pictures. NBC Radio City was based here from 1938-1964, and today it is home to Washington Mutual.
To mark this special occasion, a new Time Capsule was buried, containing memorabilia reflecting the entire 1st century of Hollywood. In a ceremony co-hosted by Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant, Chairman of the Hollywood Historic Trust, and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Washington Mutual was entrusted to house this capsule site, slated to be unearthed in 2037 during Hollywood's 150th Anniversary Celebration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 13, 2004.
Location. 34° 5.889′ N, 118° 19.591′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is at the intersection of Vine Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wallichs Music City (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Camera Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Co. (about 500 feet away); TAV Celebrity Theater (about 500 feet away); The Beginnings of Hollywood (about 500 feet away); Earl Carroll Theatre (about 500 feet away); The First Feature Film (about 600 feet away); The Lasky Barn (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Entertainment Industry’s Time Capsule. NBC's Radio City building opened on this corner in 1938. This is where many of the great radio programs were produced during the Golden Age of Radio. It was demolished in 1964 when NBC moved to their modern television studio in Burbank. Home Savings built the structure seen today, with a tile mosaic mural by artist Millard Sheets featuring famous stars of the entertainment industry.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
2. Time Capsule Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
3. Time Capsule Marker
This was originally Home Savings, which was acquired by Washington Mutual, which was acquired by Chase Bank.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
4. Mural by artist Millard Sheets
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
5. Charlie Chaplin in “The Kid”
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
6. Gary Cooper in “High Noon”
7. NBC Studios, 1938-1964
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 1, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on November 21, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
