Tag: early hollywood

• 2014 N. Las Palmas

  2014 N. Las Palmas Avenue (1921) 2014 N. Las Palmas Avenue, another early home in Whitley Heights, was built in 1921 by architect Arthur S. Barnes. The 2-story, 6 room Mediterranean home, has a square tower overhanging from the lower floor and carved wooden chalet balconies. In 1928, the next owner added one bedroom, one…

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  March 21, 2022

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• Grace Avenue 1921

  One of the most important events in Hollywood in 1921, was the rise of Rudolph Valentino. He became popular after the film,  “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” and then appeared in “The Conquering Power”. A major role in “The Sheik”, increased his popularity even further. Also, Paramount Pictures was one of the major movie…

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  March 20, 2022

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• Before there was Whitley Heights

  Before there was Whitley Heights Hobart J. Whitley (1847-1931) was known to many as “the father of Hollywood”. When he moved to California in 1893, he first opened a jewelry store called H.J. Whitley Jewelry in Los Angeles. Whitley grew the business and in 1905, relocated to a larger store on 345 South Broadway. As…

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  March 16, 2022

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