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The Hollywood sign that towers over Los Angeles is now 100 years old

NPR

Published August 2, 2023 at 4:08 AM CDT

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The Hollywood sign is LA's monument to the entertainment industry. NPR's A Martinez talks to Alison Martino, a writer and amateur historian, about the sign's origins and symbolism.