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  Hollywood Boulevard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hollywood Boulevard is a boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, beginning at Sunset Boulevard in the east and running northwest to Vermont Avenue, where it straightens out and runs due west to Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
On the East side of Hollywood Boulevard it passes through the neighborhoods of Little Armenia, Los Angeles and Thai Town.
The Hollywood extension of the Metro Red Line subway was opened in June 1999.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hollywood_Boulevard#Landmarks_include   (635 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Hollywood Boulevard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Greetings from Hollywood Hollywood is a district of the city of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., that extends from Vermont Avenue on the east to just beyond Laurel Canyon Boulevard above Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards on the west; the north to south boundary east of La Brea Avenue...
Sunset Boulevard is a street in the western part of Los Angeles County, California, that stretches from Figueroa Street in Downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast Highway at the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Palisades.
Hollywood history and culture Picture of Hollywood and Vine Sign Hollywood and Vine, the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, California, became famous in the 1920s for its concentration of radio and movie related businesses.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Hollywood-Boulevard   (903 words)

  
 Hollywood, California
Hollywood and the movie industry of the 1930s are described in P.G. Wodehouse's novel Laughing Gas (1936) and in Budd Schulberg's What Makes Sammy Run (1941), and is parodied in Terry Pratchett's novel Moving Pictures (1990), which is a takeoff of ''Singin' In The Rain.
The years 1930 to 1948 are considered the age of the "Hollywood studio system." In 1948, the studio system ended after the Supreme Court ruled that movie studios could not own theaters and play only the movies of their studio and movie stars.
In June 1999, the long awaited Hollywood extension of the Metro Red Line subway opened, running from Downtown to the Valley, with stops on Hollywood Boulevard at Western Avenue, at Vine Street and at Highland Avenue.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/h/ho/hollywood__california.html   (1529 words)

  
 Hollywood Walk of Fame article - Hollywood Walk of Fame sidewalk Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood California celebrities - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a connected sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, California, which is embedded with more than 2,000 five-pointed stars featuring the names of celebrities honored for their contributions to the entertainment industry.
The Walk of Fame runs east to west on Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue, and north to south on Vine Street between Yucca Street and Sunset Boulevard.
At Hollywood and Vine a special "round star" commemorates the Apollo 11 astronauts.
www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame   (483 words)

  
 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard is an avenue in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, beginning at Sunset Boulevard in the east and running northwest to Vermont Avenue, where it straightens out and runs due west to Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
A tour and listing of major Hollywood tourist attractions that can be found along Hollywood Boulevard, together with the lesser known Hollywood attractions from the past and present.
One of Hollywood's most popular tourist attractions, the Walk of Fame lies on both sides of Hollywood Blvd. from Gower to La Brea and both sides of Vine Street, from Yucca to Sunset.
www.hollywoodusa.co.uk /hollywood-boulevard.htm   (852 words)

  
 HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA
Hollywood is the beginning, middle or end of the universe depending whether you are a tourist, star-wanna-be, or resident.
You can feel the stars of yesteryear as you stroll down historic Hollywood Boulevard, past the corner of Hollywood and Vine, where legend has it that Lana Turner was "discovered" while sitting on a stool in a long gone drugstore sipping a chocolate soda.
A big celebration is held on the boulevard by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce when someone new receives a star and fans place wreaths, flowers and candles on the sidewalk when a star passes on or on the anniversary of an important occasion.
www.geocities.com /Hollywood/Set/4946   (538 words)

  
 Travel: Encore for Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard at night: In the foreground is the fanciful rooftop of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and across the street is the venerable Roosevelt Hotel.
Leron Gubler, 52, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, is proud of the complex.
Hollywood Boulevard used to be the capital of glitz.
www.sptimes.com /2004/02/01/Travel/Encore_for_Hollywood_.shtml   (1686 words)

  
 Hollywood Boulevard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
They went to the Grauman's Chinese Theatre forecourt, looked at the stars' footprints, quickly saw that the Boulevard was not what they imagined it would be, shooktheir heads and headed back to their cars, certain that there was nothing much more to do in the area.
A favorite of Shirley Temple and other Hollywood stars in the 30's and 40's, the cafe was only recently restored (in 2001) at a cost of $1.5 million.
To reach Hollywood Boulevard from downtown Los Angeles, take the Hollywood (101) Freeway north to the Hollywood Boulevard exit, then head west (about a mile and a half) to Grauman's Chinese Theatre, which will be on your right (north) side.
www.seeing-stars.com /Streets/HollywoodBlvd.shtml   (1624 words)

  
 Pacific Electric Hollywood Line
(Santa Monica Boulevard) were constructed in 1895 by Pasadena and Pacific; the gauge was 3'-6" and double track was built as far west as Hoover St., single track from there to the beach at Santa Monica on Santa Monica Boulevard.
and in 1900 via Hollywood Boulevard., it would be difficult to set a definite date for the inauguration of this line as a separate entity.
Extreme traffic congestion encountered in Hollywood militated against the use of this line by Angelenos desiring to travel to the west beaches; routes via W. 16Th St. offered considerable saving in time as of 1927, it took 93 minutes via the Hollywood-Venice Line to go from Hill St. Station to Windward Ave.
www.erha.org /pewhl.htm   (2367 words)

  
 Hollywood Boulevard -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The famous street was named Prospect Avenue from 1887 to 1910, when the town of Hollywood was annexed to the (additional info and facts about City of Los Angeles) City of Los Angeles.
In 1958, the (additional info and facts about Hollywood Walk of Fame) Hollywood Walk of Fame, which runs from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue, was created.
The Hollywood extension of the (additional info and facts about Metro Red Line) Metro Red Line (Electric underground railway) subway was opened in June 1999.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/h/ho/hollywood_boulevard.htm   (322 words)

  
 Egyptian Theater
Contributing to the revitalization of the City of Hollywood, the American Cinematheque has restored/renovated the historically significant 1922 Egyptian Theatre which is now the American Cinematheque's permanent home, as well as a major Hollywood landmark and state-of-the-art showcase theater.
The 40,000-square-foot- theater complex, located at 6712 (and 6708 which is the address of retail space on the property) Hollywood Boulevard, currently consists of an operational 618-seat theater, a 6,700-square-foot tiled courtyard and a 3,080-square-foot retail building.
Hollywood’s first premiere, "Robin Hood" starring Douglas Fairbanks, lit up the movie palace with a multitude of stars, flashing lights and red carpet, which set the stage for every movie premiere held thereafter.
americancinematheque.com /egyptian/egypt.htm   (671 words)

  
 Los Angeles Business Journal: Hollywood Boulevard merchants not getting into spirit of academy awards - Up Front - ...
Hollywood Boulevard is becoming so popular that last month it was the site for the Chinese Lunar New Year parade that traditionally has been held in Chinatown.
Hollywood Boulevard was closed for one mile, from Vine Street to La Brea Boulevard, making it impossible for tourists to get to the area.
Hollywood is back with a bang," said City Councilman Eric Garcetti, whose district covers the heart of Hollywood.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m5072/is_10_24/ai_91090821   (712 words)

  
 Los Angeles Magazine: Will success spoil Hollywood Boulevard?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Industry, goes the nascent myth, long ago fled its home (the boulevard), wandered as a tribe aimlessly for decades through the wilderness (the Valley) and was now relieved to be happily following the NRA Moses down the red carpet into a new homeland--exactly where it had set out from.
The sides of the struggle never completely coalesced, but generally one faction was Hollywood Hills residents and local merchants who thought the boulevard's issues were security, trash, runaways and the fact that the Yucca corridor, north of the boulevard, had become a drug drive-thru for users who enjoyed the easy freeway access.
At the height of the struggle over the boulevard's future--incremental growth versus mega-projects--the Hollywood Hills were jettisoned from the 13th Council District, effectively silencing residents protesting large-scale development.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1346/is_3_44/ai_53980558   (1166 words)

  
 Attack of the 50 Foot DVD: Hollywood Boulevard - Roger Corman Classics (1976)
Hollywood Boulevard was the result of producer Jon Davison’s bet with notorious B-Movie skinflint Roger Corman that Davidson could produce, along with novice directors Joe Dante and Allan Arkush, a film made for even less money than Corman himself.
The rest of the material, to save funds, involved your typical "Girl goes to Hollywood to be a Star" sort of affair.
For anyone particularly interested in the career of Roger Corman, this and the Piranha commentary are a must, and an interesting counterweight to the recent slate of commentaries that Corman himself has provided for a number of his films.
www.50footdvd.com /movies/h/hollywood-boulevard.html   (642 words)

  
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In an effort to attract shoppers and their families to Hollywood Boulevard during the holiday season, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce came up with the idea of the parade.
When Gene Autry rode his horse, Champion, down Hollywood Boulevard (or Santa Claus Lane) and heard all the children yelling, "Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus," he couldn't help but come up with the idea for the song he co-wrote with Oaklely Haldeman.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade is produced for the sole purpose of entertaining and educating the people of the United States and the world on the glamour of Hollywood, and is dedicated to bringing together all the entertainment principals of this reborn community to speak as one voice, to acknowledge that Hollywood is...
www.hollywoodchamber.net /speicialevents.shtml   (726 words)

  
 weho: On The Boulevard
The three-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood has a long and colorful history.
Bound on the west by the hub of the Gay community and on the east by one of the largest Russian immigrant populations in the country, "The Boulevard's" diversity is matched only by it's activity.
The West Hollywood Memorial Walk is a tribute to life and a promise to those we've lost to continue our commitment to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS.
www.weho.org /index.cfm/fuseaction/nav/navid/259   (168 words)

  
 Cherokee to Wilcox on Hollywood Boulevard
The firm of H. Gogerty and Carl Jules Weyl designed the majority of Hollywood Boulevard's flamboyant Spanish Colonial Revival commercial buildings.
Hollywood Boulevard's last remaining residential structure, the Janes house was built at the turn of the century for Herman and Mary Janes and their daughters.
Jesse L. Lasky -- a founder of Famous Players-Lasky, one of Hollywood's earliest studios and the forerunner of Paramount Studios -- was a financial backer of this Mediterranean style apartment building to ensure that his actors had a place to live close to the studios.
www.historicla.com /hollywood/block05.html   (276 words)

  
 Hollywood --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Laid out as a real-estate subdivision in 1887, Hollywood existed as a separate town until 1910 when residents, faced with a chronic water shortage, voted to become part of Los Angeles.
Lying northwest of downtown Los Angeles, it is bounded by Hyperion Avenue and Riverside Drive (east), Beverly Boulevard (south), the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains (north), and Beverly Hills (west).
Hollywood's residences are almost as creative as the people.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9326502   (842 words)

  
 Surveillance Cameras To Keep Watch in Hollywood
The city is embarking on the effort with little public debate over which streets and neighborhoods warrant cameras, how the LAPD will find the personnel to watch the cameras, and how the city will ensure that the sophisticated devices are not used to peer into the homes of residents.
But those efforts are a far cry from the technology planned for Hollywood Boulevard and other locations.
The initial batch of five Hollywood Boulevard cameras will cost $103,000 for the equipment and $25,000 per year to maintain.
policeone.com /police-technology/software/video-analysis/articles/93121   (962 words)

  
 Hollywood Boulevard - Still got the blues (Live) - Last.fm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Hollywood Boulevard - Still got the blues (Live) - Last.fm
Of all 3 people that have listened to songs by Hollywood Boulevard, this represents 66.7%.
We don't have an image for Hollywood Boulevard yet.
www.audioscrobbler.com /music/Hollywood+Boulevard/_/Still+got+the+blues+%28Live%29   (76 words)

  
 Halloween Festivities on Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood - Every year hundreds of visitors converge on Hollywood Boulevard to celebrate the Halloween festivities.
This year, there are no planned parades or functions on Hollywood Boulevard.
Hollywood Boulevard will be closed between La Brea Avenue and Vine Street, Highland Avenue will be completely closed to north and south traffic from Sunset Boulevard to Franklin Avenue, Cahuenga Boulevard will be closed to north and south traffic from Sunset Boulevard to Yucca Avenue.
www.lapdonline.org /releases/2000/10/pr00735.htm   (183 words)

  
 Hollywood Boulevard - Hollywood - Reviews of Hollywood Boulevard - TripAdvisor
Famous Hollywood street known for its trendy shopping and the stars of famous actors imprinted on the sidewalk.
City planners are hoping they've finally come up with the cure for what ails Hollywood Boulevard.
Walk along the famed boulevard where Hollywood's legendary glitter, glitz, kitsch and tarnished stars are on display.
www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g32499-d103401-Reviews-Hollywood_Boulevard-Hollywood_California.html   (452 words)

  
 Los Angeles Hollywood Boulevard Tourist Attractions Packages Discount Hotel near Hollywood Boulevard
The Hollywood Entertainment District encompasses Hollywood Boulevard, from La Brea Ave.
The majority of the buildings along the boulevard date back to the 1920s and 30s and represent some of the finest examples of Southern California architecture styles.
All the major Hollywood tourist attractions can be found along Hollywood Boulevard, together with the lesser known Hollywood attractions from the past and present.
www.hollywood-downtown-streets.com /hollywood-boulevard/hollywood-boulevard.htm   (543 words)

  
 Adventure Tours Hollywood CA California + National Parks - City Guide
Hollywood Entertainment Museum 7021 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90078, Located West of Grauman's Chinese Theatre,
Hollywood Heritage Museum 1824 North Curson Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90078,
Hollywood Wax Museum 6767 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028,
www.discoverourtown.com /TownPage.php?Town=2142&Cat=Attractions   (783 words)

  
 Hollywood Boulevard - Sightseeing International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Most peoples perception of Hollywood is glitz and glamour, full of movie stars and sunshine.
So you would think that Hollywood Boulevard would reflect this, well you couldn't be more wrong.
Apart from the Hollywood and Highland complex which houses stores like The Gap and Mann's Chinese thearter the rest of the street is very disappointing.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /sightseeing-international/hollywood-boulevard   (183 words)

  
 Walk along Hollywood Boulevard
The three most famous theatres in the world exist on Hollywood Boulevard: the Kodak Theatre, now the home to the Oscars, the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, where most of the best movies have been premiered to date, and the El Capitan, now restored most magnificently.
The Kodak Theatre, located at the intersection of Los Angeles’ Hollywood Boulevard and Highland, is not merely a theatre.
The Hollywood Wax Museum gave three wax figures which are showcased in a glass case.
www.chennaionline.com /specials/oscar/spotlight/theatre.asp   (636 words)

  
 TixTheatreGeneralInfo
Estacionamiento: validamos su estacionamiento en Hollywood and Highland, a $2 por cuatro horas y luego cada 20 mins.
The address of the Egyptian Theatre is 6712 Hollywood Boulevard, between Las Palmas and McCadden, just east of Highland Avenue in Hollywood.
For a total "Old Hollywood" experience, combine a tour with a screening of FOREVER HOLLYWOOD and lunch at Musso and Frank's or Miceli's (call for hours).
americancinematheque.com /tixtheatregeneralinfo.htm   (2360 words)

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