Music Box Steps, Historic staircase in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, US.
The concrete staircase comprises 133 steps with multiple landings, connecting Vendome Street to Descanso Drive in a residential neighborhood.
In 1932, these stairs gained recognition through the Oscar-winning short film The Music Box, where comedians Laurel and Hardy attempted to move a piano upwards.
A marble plaque and street sign mark this filming location, attracting cinema enthusiasts who want to experience the setting of early Hollywood comedy.
Visitors can access the steps at the intersection of Vendome Street and Del Monte Drive, near the small Laurel and Hardy Park.
The National Film Registry preserves the 1932 film featuring these stairs, recognizing its importance in American cinema history.
Location: Los Angeles
GPS coordinates: 34.08311,-118.27543
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:33
Stairs serve not only to overcome elevation changes but often rank among the notable structures of their cities. The Spanish Steps in Rome with its 135 steps has connected two districts since 1725 and became a meeting point for locals and visitors. In Montmartre, 222 steps lead to the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, while Jacob's Ladder on Saint Helena with 699 steps forms one of the longest straight stairways in the world. The selection includes various construction types: spiral staircases in medieval towers, rock-carved ascents to temples and fortresses, and modern outdoor stairs made of concrete and steel. Some stairs were built for practical reasons like the steps to Table Mountain in Cape Town, others as part of religious sites like the stairs to the Golden Rock in Myanmar. Each staircase tells the story of the engineering skills of its era and the people who use it daily.
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