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 Did you know that North Hollywood is the birthplace of California statehood? American history was forever changed in January, 1847, when Lt. Col. John C. Fremont of the United States and General Andres Pico of Mexico met at the Campo de Cahuenga ("Cahuenga Field"), now an historical monument across Lankershim Blvd. from the main entrance to Universal Studios, and signed the treaty that was to end the war between their two countries. Twenty-two years later, in 1869, newcomer Isaac Lankershim recognized that the fertile lands lying just over the Cahuenga Pass from the city of Los Angeles would support many crops. He and his friend, I.N. Van Nuys, purchased the entire southern half of the San Fernando Valley, about 59,500 acres, for $115,000, and planted wheat. Thus was sown the Valley's bountiful agricultural industry. A general store and a hotel in 1888 signaled the beginning of our town site's commercial development. In another two years, Wilson C. Weddington moved his family to Toluca/Lankershim, and with ten other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| In 1910, the Bank of Lankershim opened, followed by a market, bakery, dry goods store and drug store. Streetlights, a constable, and the hustle and bustle of horseless carriages enlivened the community. Lankershim Businessmen's Association was formed in 1910. The "Red Car" transportation system began in 1911, and the town's fire brigade was stationed at the northwest corner of Chandler and Lankershim. It was a two-wheel cart with a water tank and pump that took at least four volunteers to operate. Water was always a key issue. Mulholland Aqueduct opened in 1913; until then the only two legal wells were Varney's on Cumpston and Gregg's on the southwest corner of Lankershim and Riverside Drive. By 1914, the population was 1,500, and the Lankershim Businessmen's Association evolved into the Lankershim Chamber of Commerce under Jim Wilson, who would become the Valley's first fully elected Councilman in 1932. Visit the Universal City North Hollywood Chamber office to see a hand painted mural of the Valley, as it appeared 1925. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carl Laemmle's Universal Film Manufacturing Company was among the first film production businesses to open in Southern California. The area's mild climate and dramatic scenery made for the perfect environment for that era's popular westerns. By 1915, Laemmle opened Universal City, a 230-acre ranch and filmdom's first, self-contained unincorporated community dedicated to making movies. Curley Stecker's wild animals that were part of the company, serenaded the townspeople in 1916 nightly.
At the close of World War I, Victory Boulevard was named in honor of those who had served in the Great War. Making kerosene lamps a thing of the past, the first natural gas line ran from Burbank to Lankershim, servicing 62 customers. Amidst a surging population, it finally became necessary to identify homes and buildings with numbers | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Organized by our local leaders to face the problems of the community, our Chamber of Commerce has for nearly 90 years played a major role in virtually every significant development in North Hollywood. The Chamber supported joining Los Angeles in 1923. Passage of a $378,000 bond issue to purchase 99-acre North Hollywood Park, and the town's name change from Lankershim to North Hollywood, were accomplished in 1927. One of the park's acres became a regional library the following year. Our community now boasted a 1,000,000 white leghorn chicken population.
North Hollywood High School opened with 800 students, graduating its first class in 1928. For the first time, students did not have to travel by Red Car to either Hollywood or Van Nuys. The Board of Education was asked to employ teachers who were residents of North Hollywood. The first telephone exchange was established, with 169 subscribers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| The business community included Blue Bird Café, Rathbun's Department store, Pollard-Ho Chevrolet Company and Security National Bank, which replaced the Bank of Lankershim. The community received a new fire station and 335 new fire hydrants. The '20s saw the Kiwanis, Rotary and Optimists clubs established. Fox West Coast Theatres came to town with the El Portal. The theme of the '20s was "Lankershim is Progressive and Impressive."
Population climbed to about 20,000 by the time of the 1929 Stock Market Crash and Great Depression. Every element of the area was touched. Carl Laemmle and his son had to sell their studio to pay off debts. During the Depression years of the 1930's, the Chamber was the unemployment relief headquarters for the Valley. The El Portal Theatre was used for benefit shows for the unemployed. The Chamber served as relief headquarters for the victims of the Great Flood of 1938 when the Los Angeles River could not contain a heavy downpour and its banks overflowed. Property damage was $40 million, and 49 deaths were attributed to the flooding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| The community supported the Farm Loan bill and government guarantee of bank deposits. The Chamber's employment headquarters helped provide jobs to 825 men and women, as well as $390,000 in relief checks. The JayCees (Junior Chamber for Young Businessmen) was formed in the mid-1930's. When our famous resident, Amelia Earhart, disappeared in her attempted around-the-world flight in 1937, the JayCees placed a plaque in her honor at Five Points (the multiple intersection of Camarillo, Lankershim and Vineland streets). In later years, the Chamber supported their continuing efforts for a statute in North Hollywood Park in 1971 and the library name change to the Amelia Earhart branch in 1981.
In 1936 a new post office was dedicated and our first traffic signal was installed at Lankershim and Magnolia Blvds. We became the fastest-growing community in the Valley, and pushed for the opening of a Cahuenga Pass thoroughfare. We supported the construction of Hansen Dam and the purchase of a junior high school site and its development in 1939. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| North Hollywood numbered 36 pre-war industries, compared to today's 12,000 businesses and industries. Rathbun's Department Store had the highest sales volume for its size as an independent retailer in the nation. The "Valley Times", our daily newspaper, was an outgrowth of the community's "Laconic", which had begun printing in 1909. In the 1940s, a new fire station was built at Chandler and Tujunga. In 1949 the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Adobe was built on the site of the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga in 1847, bringing "peace with honor" and ending the hostilities of the Mexican American War in California, setting the stage for California to gain statehood in 1850. In 1950, Universal City added 140 acres and thus became the largest film factory in the world. By the close of the 1950s, population reached 152,000, and there was a drive to help save Pacific Electric's Red Cars, get the trucks off of and resurface Lankershim Blvd., and widen Vineland Avenue. Valley Plaza became a reality in 1952 as the Sears store was dedicated. May Co. opened its doors in 1955. Valley Plaza and Laurel Plaza together were reported to be the largest suburban shopping center west of the Mississippi. The Chamber supported an Industrial Conference, and an expansion of sewers and storm drains. North Hollywood High heralded its uncrowned city champion football team of 1954, and Bob's Big Boy in Toluca Lake was the place to be. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| As television grew as an industry, film production slowed down. Music Corporation of America (MCA) bought Universal Studios in 1959 to serve for television production. To help offset expenses, MCA reopened the studio tour portion of their business that had been started with great fanfare by the Laemmle's during the silent movie era but that was necessarily shut down when the industry went to "talkies", as soundproofing was not very effective in those times.
The Universal Studio Tour quickly became popular, and the building of the Sheraton Universal Hotel in 1969 accelerated the tourism boom, bringing more than 4 million visitors a year. A price of progress--congestion--was felt with the opening of the Ventura and Hollywood Freeways, further opening up our bedroom community. At the same time, North and South Weddington Parks were dedicated, and due to Chamber Committee activity, additional land taken for freeways was added to Weddington Park and Valley Plaza Park. (North Hollywood residents paid for parkland by voting for their own assessment in 1927.) Sadly, by the end of 1968, the "Valley Times" closed its doors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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For more than 90 years, Universal Studios has been bringing unique entertainment experiences to millions of people around the world. We do this through our motion pictures and home videos, theme parks and attractions, television networks and programming, and much more. We are in the business of thrills and chills as well as tears and laughter -- of inspiring wonder and ultimately transforming moments into lasting memories.
World-famous Hollywood attraction features more than 2,000 stars honoring celebrities in motion pictures, television, recording, radio and theatre. The Walk is located on Hollywood Blvd. between La Brea and Gower and on Vine Street between Yucca and Sunset Blvd. Approximately 20 new stars are added each year. For information on upcoming ceremonies, call (213)469-8311 
1750 N. Vine, at the historic intersection of Hollywood and Vine. Landmark building is one of Hollywood's icons and built like a stack of records. 
Grauman's Chinese Theatre is the most famous theatre in the world. Since its gala opening in May 1927, millions of movie patrons and visitors to Hollywood have been drawn to the theatre. They come to be entertained and enthralled by the legendary Chinese, home to the Forecourt of the Stars. The Chinese was the dream of Sid Grauman, "Hollywood's Master Showman." Filled with exotic art from China, the theatre's jade-green bronze roof rises 90 feet into the air. Spectacularly lit at night, the Chinese is a true Hollywood landmark. 
3rd and Fairfax Ave., (213)933-9211. A Los Angeles tradition for over 60 years, features shops, produce, and a wide variety of dining establishments. 
Vermont Ave. at Los Feliz. The largest city park in the U.S. is home to the famous Hollywood Sign, the Griffith Observatory (213)664-1191, Autry Museum of Western Heritage (213)667-2000, Greek Theatre (213)480-3232, and other attractions. 
2301 N. Highland Ave., (213)850-2000. This 18,000-seat internationally-renowned natural amphitheater is the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. 
Hollywood Entertainment Museum celebrates Hollywood the place and the entertainment arts of film, television, radio, sound recording and new media. The 33,000 square foot museum features technologically advanced, interactive exhibits, memorabilia, special exhibitions, a six-minute multi-screen video presentation and a studio backlot tour. The experience culminates in a visit to the original sets of Star Trek, The X-Files and Cheers. Designed to educate and entertain, a variety of programs and tailor-made tours are available to groups and individual visitors.
5555 Melrose Ave., (213)956-5000. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. Considered by many to be the most beautiful of the major studios. Two-hour walking tours Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. $15. Start at Visitors Center. Children must be over 10.