Standing tall since December 8, 1923, the historical landmark initially displayed the word “Hollywoodland ... protects and promotes the sign, while Griffith Park owns its site and the ...

Unlike the Hollywoodland sign - which was illuminated by 3,700 10 ... In April 1949, the Recreation and Park Commission ruled ...

In fact, the Hollywood sign—which originally spelled out the word “Hollywoodland”—was actually put up as an ad to promote the burgeoning neighborhood. It was supposed to be temporary but ...