Hollywood: Walk of Fame

Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a street filled with names of people who will be honored for what they have done. This was first proposed by The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce credits E.M. Stuart, its volunteer president in 1953, with the original idea for creating a Walk of Fame. Stuart reportedly proposed the Walk as a means to "maintain the glory of a community whose name means glamour and excitement in the four corners of the world." Harry Sugarman, another Chamber member and president of the Hollywood Improvement Association, received credit in an independent account. A committee was formed to flesh out the idea, and an architectural firm was retained to develop specific proposals. By 1955, the basic concept and general design had been agreed upon, and plans were submitted to the Los Angeles City Council. In March 1956, selection began. The first few include Cecil B. DeMille, Samuel Goldwyn, Jesse L. Lasky, Walt Disney, Hal Roach, Mack Sennett, and Walter Lantz. The Walk of Fame hadn't been established until 1960 and since, people have been adding more and more stars. Today, the Hollywood Walk of Fame comprises more than 2,690 stars across Hollywood Boulevard and some of Vine Street.

Hours

Sunday: 24 Hours

Monday: 24 Hours

Tuesday: 24 Hours

Wednesday: 24 Hours

Thursday: 24 Hours

Friday: 24 Hours

Saturday: 24 Hours

Location

The Walk of Fame is located on Hollywood Blvd & Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028.

Cost

It does not cost money to walk on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Materials

The Walk of Fame stars are made of pink terrazzo (a composite material) and brass.