Hollywood Sign

Spelled out in 45 ft-tall white capital letters and is 350 feet long, it was originally created in 1923 as a temporary advertisement for a local real estate development, but due to increasing recognition, the sign was left up. Among the most well-known landmarks in both California and the United States, the sign makes frequent appearances in popular culture, particularly in establishing shots for films and television programs set in or around Hollywood. Signs of similar style, but spelling different words, are frequently seen as parodies. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce holds trademark rights to the Hollywood Sign. Because of its widespread recognizability and its visibility from many points across the Los Angeles Basin, the sign has been a frequent target of pranks and vandalism across the decades. It has since undergone restoration, including the installation of a security system to deter mischief.

Address: Los Angeles, CA 90068, United States
Construction started: 1923
Opened: 1923
Size: 45 ft (13.7 m) tall, 350 ft (106.7 m) long
Cost: 21,000 USD