A brief history of the Hollywood sign in California
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Today the sign symbolises fame and fortune, but it wasn’t always that way. We take a look at the history of the Hollywood sign in California.
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1950s Austin car driving up the Hollywood Hills with Hollywood
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July 13 1923: The 1st Dedicated Hollywood Sign
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The Hollywood sign debuted 100 years ago in 1923, the year of
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The iconic landmark celebrates its 100 year centinerary