2. California

L.A., Gateway to Hollywood

At a traffic island at Hollywood Blvd. and La Brea Ave. stands this 30-foot gazebo. Its latticed dome, capped by a tall spire, is held up by 4 life-size sculptures. Officially the "Hollywood La Brea Gateway", the monument, erected in 1994, is a landmark welcoming you at the west edge of Hollywood. It is commonly referred to as the "Four Ladies Gazebo". Read all about it here - http://laist.com/2012/08/20/hollywood_art_moment_four_ladies_ga.php
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Johnny Grant was the Chairman of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee and the Hollywood Historic Trust but was best known as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood. Since Hollywood isn't a city, he could only be honorary. He died January 8, 2008, was cremated and scattered at the Hollywood Sign.
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Johnny Grant was the Chairman of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee and the Hollywood Historic Trust but was best known as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood. Since Hollywood isn't a city, he could only be honorary. He died January 8, 2008, was cremated and scattered at the Hollywood Sign.

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  • Johnny Grant was the Chairman of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee and the Hollywood Historic Trust but was best known as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood. Since Hollywood isn't a city, he could only be honorary. He died January 8, 2008, was cremated and scattered at the Hollywood Sign.
  • Welcome to Hollywood! Who are these four, almost identical, stainless steel women? Some see a similarity with the Erechtheion at the Acropolis - <a href="http://www.my-favourite-planet.de/english/europe/greece/attica/athens/acropolis/acropolis-photos-01-024.html">http://www.my-favourite-planet.de/english/europe/greece/attica/athens/acropolis/acropolis-photos-01-024.html</a>
  • Anna May Wong (1907-1961) - the Asian
  • Dolores Del Rio (1904-1983) - the Latina
  • Dorothy Dandridge (1923-1967) - the African-American
  • Mae West (1893-1988) - the Caucasian<br /> Look up "caryatid".
  • And, of course, Marilyn Monroe on top, skirt flying high. In 2019, this statue was stolen and shattered.
  • Since he's nearby, "Heeeere's Elvis!". This is not Elvis's original star. It was damaged and removed after 50 years at another location. That star was one of the 8 placed on the first day of the Walk of Fame, February 9, 1960. It was at 6777 Hollywood Boulevard. This is the newer one.
  • Since they're right there next to Elvis, "Heeeere's The Beatles!"
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