Established by real estate developers Tracy E. Shoults and S. H. Woodruff in 1923; Hollywoodland was one of the first hillside developments built in Hollywood. Touting its class and sophistication; the neighborhood promoted a European influence; featuring such unique elements as stone retaining walls and stairways; along with elegant Spanish; Mediterranean; French Normandy; and English Tudor styled homes thoughtfully placed onto the hillsides. The community contains one of the worldrsquo;s most recognizable landmarks; the Hollywood sign; originally constructed as a giant billboard for the development and reading ldquo;Hollywoodland.rdquo; The book illustrates the development of the upper section of Beachwood Canyon known as Hollywoodland with historic photographs from Hollywood Heritagersquo;s S. H. Woodruff Collection as well as from other archives; institutions; and individuals.
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