The Hollywood sign

The Hollywood sign, seen as the worldwide symbol of the entertainment industry, was conceived in order to be an outdoor ad campaign for a suburban housing development called « Hollywoodland »in 1923. The sign is lighted by 4 000 bulbs, to be seen for miles, and each letter is 45 feet high and 30 feet wide. But after World War II this icon was destroyed by vandals : it was in the thirties. This sign have evolved over the years and has been modified, by the Chamber of Commerce, to become « Hollywood » in 1949. Now the sign continue to inspire movie makers and nobody can come to the Southern California without going to see the sign. Furthermore the sign is protected by a 24/7 security system, and if there is a problem a police helicopter is immediately dispatched.

This sign is more than just nine white letters spelling out a city's name , it simbolizes the place where magic is possible and where dreams come true.