Hollywood Heights, Residential neighborhood in Hollywood district, Los Angeles, United States.
Hollywood Heights is a residential neighborhood situated in the hills of Hollywood, stretching between the Hollywood Bowl and Franklin Avenue. The homes sit on steep slopes and are linked by a system of staircases and footpaths that navigate the terrain.
H.J. Whitley established the area as the Hollywood-Ocean View Tract in 1902, converting former Rancho La Brea land into a residential development. This founding marked the beginning of the neighborhood as it exists today.
The neighborhood displays a mix of Spanish Colonial and Art Deco architecture nestled on steep slopes throughout the hillside. Residents and visitors encounter each other along narrow lanes and staircases, creating the feel of a separate community tucked away above the bustling city below.
The Hollywood/Highland Metro station offers public transportation access to the neighborhood. Visitors should prepare for numerous staircases and elevation changes when exploring the area on foot.
The High Tower, built in 1920, is a five-story elevator structure that transports residents up the steep hillside to their homes. This unusual facility allows people to live on rooftops while overlooking the city below.
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