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Which Way, L.A.?

Land Near Hollywood Sign Is Up For Sale

The Hollywood Sign originally was a promotion for Hollywoodland, a housing development in that part of Los Angeles.  Now the owners of adjacent land want to build five luxury homes—spoiling what today’s LA Times calls “one of the most famous postcard views in the world.”

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Hollywood Sign originally was a promotion for Hollywoodland, a housing development in that part of Los Angeles. Now the owners of adjacent land want to build five luxury homes—spoiling what today’s LA Times calls “one of the most famous postcard views in the world.”

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Tom LaBonge

      Los Angeles City Council

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