Near Universal Hollywood Drive 0.5 miles east of Lankershim Boulevard.
Film Director Alfred Hitchcock was the undisputed Master of Suspense and his legacy is an integral part of Universal's history. His classic films include The Birds, Vertigo, Rear Window, North by Northwest, . . . — — Map (db m139440) HM
Near Universal Hollywood Drive 0.5 miles east of Lankershim Boulevard.
Carl Laemmle, a remarkable entertainment industry pioneer, incorporated the
Universal Film Manufacturing Company, later known as Universal Pictures,
on April 30, 1912.
Laemmle was born in Laupheim, Germany in 1867, and immigrated to . . . — — Map (db m274863) HM
Near Universal Hollywood Drive 0.5 miles east of Lankershim Boulevard.
In total, 17˝ Ford Anglias were created for 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' (including one that was cut in half for filming). The picture-perfect car used for close-up scenes became known as 'Hero,' while the Whomping Willow-pummeled . . . — — Map (db m225932) HM
Near Universal Hollywood Drive 0.5 miles east of Lankershim Boulevard.
May 1922 ·
Checker Cab Manufacturing Co. is born - production is set for three taxi cabs
per day.
Jan 1928 ·
8000 Checker Cabs operate in New York City.
1970's - 80's ·
Checker Cabs were prominently featured in the Television . . . — — Map (db m267471) HM
