Well, well, now what do we have here, looming in the background larger than life? Why it’s the (in)famous, “Hollywood” sign that has become synonymous with seeking fame, fortune, and all of that sort of thing.
We took this photo from a phenomenal view located at the Griffith Observatory. It’s a wonderful location to literally see “down” into rolling hills and Los Angeles in the distance. The location has been used for dozens upon dozens of movies over the years. James Dean’s, “Rebel Without A Cause” was filmed here. I will post some photos of the Griffith Observatory area soon.
Oh yes, here is something I did not know (and perhaps you didn’t either; or did you?). The Hollywood sign was never intended to be a permanent fixture on the landscape of, “La La Land” as Los Angeles is sometimes called. No, it was placed in its location in 1923 and actually had four additional letters after, “Hollywood”; it spelled, “Hollywoodland”. The sole purpose of the sign was to attract people to buy real estate in the area. It needed serious renovations, so a new sign was erected in its place in 1978. Each letter is about 45 feet tall.
Today’s Trivia Tuesday is now complete!
WOW I didn’t know the size of each letter!
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It’s really deceiving, isn’t it? I always thought they were much smaller!! Cher xo
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Needs a giant lamp on those letters 😛
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Andy!!!! *LOL* *LOL* I should have known that lamp would make an ‘appearance’ again! HAHAHA Cher xo
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Makes letters shine a lil more 😉
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Yes it would but you would want that lamp for your place, Andy!!!! 😉
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eh I’m willing to share 😛
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*double clink* Hooray For Andy & Hollywood! 🙂 Cher xo
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I did know it was once called Hollywoodland but I’d forgotten. I had no idea just how tall those letters are!
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Chrissie, I had no idea it used to be called, “Hollywoodland”! And I didn’t know how tall the letters were either! *LOL* Cher xo
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Been there done that but did not know about the trivia.
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I didn’t either!! *LOL* Cher xo
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Are you in California right now? I just came back on Sunday.
Not this time but at previous visits I went to the Griffith Observatory. The view is fantastic? There is also a great view to the sign from Mulholland Dr.
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Hi Erika! We are back in Chicago now. Isn’t it great there? Yes, the view is amazing! Oh, I will have to check it out next time! Cher xo
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It is one of the most beautiful places on the planet in my eyes. So glad you could enjoy it, Cher 😃
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Well I am so glad you could enjoy it too, Erika! It is gorgeous, isn’t it? Cher xo
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It is a dream! My recovery zone! I am already thinking about my next trip to Cali… 😃
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Awesome!! Which areas were you traveling, Erika? We were in LA and Long Beach, but the areas you showed looked phenomenal!
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It depends. I am mostly strolling around in the area between Laguna Beach up to Santa Monica (including Anaheim, Fullerton, Costa Mesa – where I always stay, La Habra, Hollywood, LA….) The places I showed are my favorite ones where I am every time I come to Cali. 😃
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AH, I’ve never been to Laguna Beach, Santa Monica, etc. But I honestly want to now that I’ve seen your photos! I love California!!! Cher xo
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I have a feeling you might come back… 😉
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*biggest grin* I think you are right!!! xoxo
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🙂 xoxo
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I remember a while back the “letters” were in such disrepair the one letter fell over! Any sign of “Ellen D.” there? lol.
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Oh did they, Our Quiche? I didn’t know that! Didn’t see Ellen this time! *LOL* Cher xo
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Thanks for sharing! I remember a while back the letters were in such disrepair they were falling over! Looks much better now. I wouldn’t want one falling on me!!
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Well I can’t believe they are 45 feet high each!!! Apparently security is so tight no one can get up there anymore!! Whew! Cher xo
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Hey what a great picture! I’ve never been there I’m curious about how the life can be! I’m italian Have you ever been in South Italy??
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Why thank you, my dear! I’ve never been to Italy! I would love to see it! I’ve heard it is beautiful! You would love California (and Chicago where I live)! Cher xo
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I love love love Chicago! a part of my family live there! they have a food company. Yes Italy is lovely… you can find something on my blog 🙂 I’d like follow each others what do you think? 😉 Kisses
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Oh do they? That is so cool! I will follow your blog right now! Thank you for following mine!! Cher xo
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I’m happy
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Yeay!!! 🙂
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I miss Chicago so much 😦 GiusyR
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It’s such a great city!! 🙂
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