Griffith Park by E J Stephens
Carved from the former Spanish land grant known as Rancho Los Feliz, Griffith Park, a rugged, 4,300-acre wilderness located in the heart of Los Angeles, has been the principal playground for Angelenos for over a century. Since 1896, when the land was donated to the city by controversial philanthropist Col. Griffith J. Griffith, generations of weekenders have picnicked, camped, golfed, ridden horses, hiked, bicycled, and played ball in the park. To this day, visitors still climb aboard its mini-train and merry-go-round and explore its zoo, museums, amphitheater, and world-famous observatory. The park, which lies in the shadow of the Hollywood sign, has been a frequent filming site for legendary movies like Back to the Future, Birth of a Nation, and Rebel Without a Cause.
Stephens, E. J.: - E.J. Stephens is a noted Hollywood historian, tour guide, and television personality. He has previously coauthored Arcadia publications on Warner Bros. Studios, Griffith Park, and California s Santa Clarita Valley. Actor and comedian Michael Christaldi has appeared in many film, television, and stage productions and has one of the largest personal collections of movie stills in the world. He is a frequent contributor to book and documentary projects. Film historian and consultant Marc Wanamaker, a founder of the Hollywood Heritage Museum where Paramount traces its origins, established Bison Archives in 1973, which is one of Southern California s most notable repositories of entertainment heritage.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780738588834 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738588830 |
| Title | Griffith Park |
| Author | E J Stephens |
| Series | Images Of America Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2011-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 127 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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