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Hollywood’s first 50 years, until the freeway changed the landscape forever


Hollywood House-Moving Party
Alice Blackburn invited 150 people over when she relocated her Hollywood bungalow from the freeway’s path in 1948.
Nov 24, 2023


Ivar House: A Garden in the Heart of Hollywood
Just steps from the bustling Boulevard, Orsina Gray created a tranquil outdoor dining atmosphere surrounded by fruit trees.
Aug 15, 2023


From City to Sea
Not every Whitley Heights home in the freeway’s path was destroyed. A select few were relocated, both near (within the neighborhood) and...
Sep 13, 2022


Harold Lloyd: Mystery Solved
One of the few homes rescued from the freeway’s path is a sprawling mansion with a mysterious connection to Harold Lloyd. The silent film...
Sep 3, 2022


‘Bride of Frankenstein’ House
This adorable doll house in the Hollywood Dell looks like it’s always been here—but until 1950, it was located just across Cahuenga...
Sep 3, 2022
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