Lasky-DeMille Barn

The Lasky-DeMille Barn is a wooden building on Highland Avenue housing a collection of artifacts and exhibits about early Hollywood film production. The structure was built in 1901 and served as a film studio beginning in 1912, with the original wooden framework still standing.

The building started as a working farm structure and was converted into a film studio in 1912. This conversion marked a turning point when filmmakers began producing longer works in Hollywood.

The site displays photographs from the silent film era, original props, and historical documents that show how early filmmakers worked in Hollywood. Visitors can see the tools and materials that shaped the beginnings of the industry.

The building is easily accessible from Highland Avenue and offers regular visitor opportunities with guided tours. Plan ahead and check for current hours, as the site runs regular programs and film screenings throughout the year.

This is the last remaining building from the Famous Players Lasky Studio complex. Its preserved structure offers a rare window into the actual working conditions of early filmmakers and stands as a direct physical link to that era.