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Hollywood was established as a real estate development by Harvey Wilcox in 1887 and officially became a city in 1903. In the early 1910s, as filmmakers moved from New York to California, Hollywood began to grow as a center of the film industry. This was due to avoiding Thomas Edison's patent restrictions, the abundant sunlight, and the diverse natural environment. Wilcox's 13-letter name was HOLLYWOODLAND for promotional purposes. When the real estate development was finished and it was about to be torn down, the city of LA decided to keep the landmark sign with 9 letters, leaving out the LAND. Now, it is maintained with donations from numerous stars. Each letter is 45 feet high and 30 feet wide. To properly view the Hollywood sign, you can drive to the sign's viewpoint. Angel's Flight is a 298-foot (about 91 m) long funicular located in Bunker Hill, downtown Los Angeles, USA, and is also called the "world's shortest railway." Two cars (Sinai and Olivet) are connected by cables and go up and down the incline. A single ride costs $1, and you can pay at the destination after boarding. When you come down, use the stairs on the left side of the way up. It is also good to visit Grand Central Market on the opposite side. It was first opened in 1901 as the "Los Angeles Incline Railway" by Colonel James Ward Eddy. It was renamed "Angel's Flight" in 1912, and was closed in 1969 due to Bunker Hill redevelopment. It was later restored and reopened in a new location in 1996, and was temporarily closed in 2001 and 2013 due to accidents. After safety improvements, it reopened in 2017 and has remained a representative tourist attraction in Los Angeles to this day. The Hollywood Handprint and Footprint was born from Sid Grumman's idea and can be seen in front of the Grauman's Chinese Theater. You can still see new stars' autographs being installed. In addition to LA, it is also recommended to visit the Getty Museum (free parking with reservation, $20), the Museum of Modern Art, and the Griffith Observatory (closed on Mondays). #Los Angeles #la travel #Hollywood #hollywood #Angels flight #Angels flight #Hollywood sign