Historical Marker

To the Loyalty

Historical marker location:
2352 Lillie Ave, Summerland, California
( Memorial is on Lillie Avenue just east of Colville Street, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1918

Summerland Veterans Memorial.

The Hollywood sign, which originally read "Hollywoodland," was built in 1923 as an advertisement for a real estate development. The sign was intended to be temporary, but it became a beloved symbol of the film industry and was eventually made permanent.