Hollywood Sign

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hollywood-sign

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is Hollywood Sign?45 feet
2. When was Hollywood Sign built?All-steel structure with concrete footings
3. What is the location?Mount Lee, Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles, California
4. What is the original construction year?1923
5. Why was the Hollywood Sign first built?It was first built in 1923 as a big advertisement called "Hollywoodland" to help sell homes in a new neighborhood.
6. When did the Hollywood Sign become a real monument instead of an ad?In 1949 the word "LAND" was removed, and in 1978 the old wooden sign was replaced with a new all‑steel sign that will last longer.

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Cultural Resonance: The ability of a symbol or idea to evoke strong feelings and connections within a society.
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Nonprofit Organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further its mission rather than distribute them as profit.