West Hollywood

The history of West Hollywood dates back to the 1780’s when it was a principal trade route connecting el Pueblo de Los Angeles to western ranches and the Pacific Ocean.  In the 1920’s, ‘Sherman’ became known as West Hollywood, emphasizing its relationship to its eastern neighbor. 

Due to loose land-use regulations and the repeal of Prohibition the Sunset Strip became the home of many glamorous nightclubs such as the Trocadero, the Mocambo and Ciro’s.  Sunset Tower (now the Argyle Hotel) and many smaller courtyard buildings were home to such notable people as Frank Sinatra, Howard Hughes, Charlie Chaplin, Katherine Hepburn and Marlene Deitrich. 

In the early 1980’s, spurred by a desire for more local control the area’s growing gay and lesbian population combined with a coalition of seniors to battle the impending loss of rent control from the City of Los Angeles.  In 1984, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated.  Over the last 2 decades the city has strengthened its economy and established itself as one of the modern day boom towns within Los Angeles County. 

Neighboring communities include Hollywood, Miracle Mile and Beverly Hills. 

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