Hollywood history, from citrus groves to the Walk of Fame
In 1853 a single adobe hut stood where Hollywood is now. Here is how it became the home of the motion picture industry, and where to find more than 2,800 stars on the Walk of Fame.
History
A timeline from the farming town of the 1880s through the first studios, the Hollywood sign, Grauman’s Chinese and the first Academy Awards.
Read the timeline of HollywoodWalk of Fame
How the Walk began in 1958, what the five emblems mean, who pays for a star, and the stars that were stolen from the sidewalk.
Learn about the Walk of FameFind a star
Search 2,817 stars by name or address, and see each one marked on a map of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.
Boulevard map
Walk the boulevard block by block from the Four Ladies of Hollywood gazebo at La Brea to Vine, with a selection of the stars on each side.
Open the boulevard mapVisit
117 places where Hollywood history happened, from movie palaces and studio gates to hidden plaques, each with its own map. Browse by theaters, hotels, restaurants, museums, music, viewpoints and more.
Plan a historic visitArt gallery
Vintage movie posters, premiere-night scenes and star portraits from Retro Art World, available as canvas, framed and metal prints.
Browse the art gallery