Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Beginnings of Hollywood
Selma Avenue & Vine Street
— A Site of Historic Importance —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 25, 2023
1. The Beginnings of Hollywood Marker
This location - Selma Avenue near Vine Street - served as the Headquarters for the Paramount Film Company when, in 1916, Laskey merged companies with Adolph Zukor. Paramount remains the oldest film company within the geographical location of Hollywood. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 34° 5.974′ N, 118° 19.592′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is at the intersection of Vine Street and Selma Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Vine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1583 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. Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Co. (a few steps from this marker); TAV Celebrity Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Feature Film (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lasky Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); A Missed Train Stop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Vine Street Brown Derby (about 400 feet away); Hollywood Plaza Hotel (about 400 feet away); Wallichs Music City (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 25, 2023
2. The Beginnings of Hollywood Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 293 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
