It is situated on Mount Lee in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains. The sign overlooks the Hollywood district of Los Angeles.
HOLLYWOOD" is spelled out in 45-foot-tall (14 m) white capital letters, and is 350 feet (110 m) long.
It was originally created in 1923 as an advertisement for a local real estate development, but it garnered increasing recognition after the sign was left up.
The sign was a frequent target of pranks and vandalism, but it has since undergone restoration, including the installation of a security system to deter vandalism.
The sign is protected and promoted by the Hollywood Sign Trust, a nonprofit organization.
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