As Hollywoodland Turns 90, Its Gates Get New Plaques
Before (with a photo of Hollywoodland under construction)/All Photos Hope Anderson Productions And after. Among the attendees were (from left): State Assemblyman Mike Gatto, LAFD Battalion Chief Joe Castro, Councilman Tom LaBonge, HHA President Alex Chavez.
As readers of this blog might remember, a couple of years ago vandals stole the pair of bronze plaques marking the Hollywoodland gates. Yesterday, their replacements--generously donated by Time Warner--were unveiled in a festive ceremony that brought together various officials and neighbors. Our ubiquitous City Councilman, Tom LaBonge, quipped, Hollywoodland is a special neighborhood--so special that you don't even like your City Councilman. Titters ensued.
Now, onward to our centennial! The west gate
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