Los Angeles - Hollywood

Hollywood is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California that has been the center of American filmmaking since the early 20th century.

The Hollywood sign, which is located on Mount Lee overlooking Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street below, was originally erected to promote real estate development in the area. It's now considered one of America's "most iconic landmarks."

The neighborhood has a population of over 135,000 people and is home to Hollywood High School. Other high schools include the new Academy of Music and Arts in the San Fernando Valley, and some schools have a Hollywood address because they are located near the famous sign.

The area has experienced dramatic demographic changes as part of large-scale gentrification processes that had forced many people to leave their homes since the 1960s.

The southern part of Hollywood, which is near Mid-City West, was once considered to be a "run down and undesirable place." But now the area has transformed into one with hip restaurants and shops. The neighborhood also experienced an influx in residents moving there from other parts of Los Angeles because it offers more space for less money than many surrounding neighborhoods in the city of Los Angeles.

The place is also home to some of the most valuable pieces in Hollywood history. In 1934, Warner Bros opened their first movie studio on Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street (now Paramount Pictures). The area became known as "Pictures Row" because of all the studios that were established there by various producers during this time period. And if you're a movie-buff, then there are plenty of other attractions to see.

Hollywood has always been a hotspot for celebrities in the entertainment industry and is home to many of them still. One of Hollywood's most famous attractions is undoubtedly Grauman's Chinese Theatre, which opened back in 1927 with one red carpet that led up to its entrance. If you attend a movie premiere, you'll be standing somewhere along that same carpet, a tradition which has been honored for nearly 100 years.

You can see celebrities ' handprints and signatures in cement outside the theater, as well. Hollywood Boulevard is also home to a number of tourist attractions such as Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and The Pantages Theatre.

Hollywood is also home to the Dolby Theatre where you can find one of Los Angeles' most famous annual events - The Academy Awards show (aka "The Oscars"). Every year, celebrities in attendance gather at this theatre to attend the event.

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