National Register of Historic Places

Hollywood Cemetery

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Listed
May 13, 1999
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
99000550

About this property

Hollywood Forever Cemetery is a full-service cemetery, funeral home, crematory, and cultural events center which regularly hosts community events such as live music and summer movie screenings. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles, California and is located at 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hollywood. It was founded in 1899 as Hollywood Cemetery, and starting in 1939 was known as Hollywood Memorial Park, until 1998, when it was given its current name. The studios of Paramount Pictures are located at the south end of the same block, on 40 acres (16 ha) that were once an undeveloped part of the cemetery. Individuals interred in the cemetery include many famous people from the entertainment industry, as well as people who played vital roles in shaping Los Angeles.

Location

6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
34.08942, -118.31965

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTSOCIAL HISTORYARCHITECTURELANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Hollywood Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Hollywood Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Hollywood Cemetery?

Hollywood Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hollywood Cemetery?

The period of significance for Hollywood Cemetery is recorded as the listed era.

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