Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hollywood Walk of Fame Mural
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
1. Hollywood Walk of Fame Mural
1953 · Chamber chair E.M. Stuart creates Walk of Fame concept.
1958 · Joanne Woodward first honoree to pose with star.
1959 · Construction start on the Walk of Fame.
1960 · First star made for Director Stanley Kramer. Walk of Fame officially dedicated.
1968 · First dedication ceremony - Richard Zanuck.
1978 · City of Los Angeles designates WOF as Historic Cultural Monument #194.
1980 · Johnny Grant, WOF Chair/ Honorary Mayor of Hollywood (1980-2008).
1984 · Live Theatre category created.
1987 · Gene Autry - only celebrity with 5 stars.
1994 · Sophia Loren honored with 2,000th star.
2004 · Mary-Kate and Ashley Olson - first twins on WOF.
2010 · WOF 50th time capsule buried at Hollywood & Highland.
2013 · Jennifer Lopez honored with 2,500th star on 6/20/13.
2017 · Selena Quintanilla beat audience record with 4,500 fans at dedication.
2020 · Anthony Anderson - First virtual WOF ceremony at Hollywood Museum.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Mural
In celebration and commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the 60th anniversary of the Walk of Fame.
Created June 2021.
Artwork by Ian Robertson-Salt.
Curated by Art Share
this page online
Erected 2021 by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 34° 6.087′ N, 118° 20.55′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is on Hollywood Boulevard east of Sycamore Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7018 Hollywood Blvd, 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. Garden Court Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker); Award of Excellence KTLA-TV (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hollywood Reporter (within shouting distance of this marker); The Johnny Grant Building (within shouting distance of this marker); C. C. Brown’s Ice Cream (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood Professional Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Heaven Dogs (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Also see . . . Walk of Fame Mural. This website is shown on the plaque as a QR code. It features a time-lapse video of the painting of the mural.
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
2. Hollywood Walk of Fame Mural
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
3. Hollywood Walk of Fame Mural
Photographed By Craig Baker
4. Walk of Fame Mural Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
