Hollywood in Broward County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hollywood Publishing Company/Hollywood News Building

1934 Hollywood Boulevard

— Historic Downtown Landmark —

Hollywood Publishing Company/Hollywood News Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jay Kravetz, November 17, 2016

1. Hollywood Publishing Company/Hollywood News Building Marker

Inscription. The building was built by J.W. Young in 1925 as the new home for the Hollywood Land and Water Company's publishing business. The Toggery Shop Men's Wear was on the ground floor, east side. In 1934, James Breeding converted the building into a drug store. In 2004, Aron & Zahava Halpern restored the building's 1925 splendor.

Erected by The Hollywood Historical Society and The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 26° 0.677′ N, 80° 8.782′ W. Marker is in Hollywood, Florida, in Broward County. Marker is on Hollywood Boulevard east of South 20th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1934 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood FL 33020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wellons & McGowan (a few steps from this marker); Joe's Tropical Café (a few steps from this marker); Morse Arcade (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Arcade (within shouting distance of this marker); Melina's (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hammerstein House

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(approx. half a mile away); Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Greater Ward Chapel (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hollywood.

Photographed By Jay Kravetz, November 17, 2016

2. Hollywood Publishing Company/Hollywood News Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.