Griffith Park
Stephens, E J,Wanamaker, Marc
ISBN 10: 1531659721 ISBN 13: 9781531659721
Published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editi, 2011
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Carved from the former Spanish land grant known as Rancho
Los Feliz, Griffith Park, a rugged, 4,300-acre wilderness located
in the heart of Los Angeles, has been the principal playground for
Angelenos for over a century. Since 1896, when the land was donated
to the city by controversial philanthropist Col. Griffith J. Griffith,
generations of weekenders have picnicked, camped, golfed, ridden
horses, hiked, bicycled, and played ball in the park. To this day, visitors
still climb aboard its mini-train and merry-go-round and explore its
zoo, museums, amphitheater, and world-famous observatory. The park,
which lies in the shadow of the Hollywood sign, has been a frequent
filming site for legendary movies like Back to the Future, Birth of a
Nation, and Rebel Without a Cause.
About the Author: E.J. Stephens is a freelance writer and Hollywood historian who writes a daily blog on cultural history called Deadwrite’s Dailies. He lives with his family in Canyon Country, California. Film historian and consultant Marc Wanamaker is a founder of the Hollywood Heritage Museum. In 1973, he established Bison Archives, one of Southern California’s most notable repositories of entertainment heritage. Previously, they coauthored the Images of America title Early Warner Bros. Studios.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Griffith Park
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editi
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good