History & Origins
The Hollywood Sign was originally built in 1923, but it didn’t say “Hollywood” — it actually spelled out “HOLLYWOODLAND” to advertise a new housing development!
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Facts About Hollywood Sign (USA) For Kids
The Hollywood Sign’s letters were originally lit up with 4,000 light bulbs that would flash in segments: “HOLLY,” then “WOOD,” then “LAND” — and finally the whole word together!
Each letter of the Hollywood Sign was delivered up the steep hill by mules, who had to carefully carry the heavy materials piece by piece!
The Hollywood Sign cost $21,000 to build in 1923 — that would be about $350,000 today — enough to buy a small house!
