In 1920, Joseph W. Young Jr. came to Florida and created Hollywood, an entire city based on City Beautiful ideals. Today, though his city has greatly increased in size, Young's original plan and many handsome 1920s buildings still demonstrate Hollywood's historic beginnings, a tribute to Young's vision.
The Hollywood Historical Society, founded in 1974, is dedicated to preserving the history of Hollywood. This book presents photographs from the society's collection of more than 15,000 items.