Long forgotten today, the Hollywood Country Club lured high-end residents and real estate development to the Studio City area for the first time as people realized the beauty and luxurious lifestyle that the land could offer.
The Palomino Club
North Hollywood’s legendary Palomino Club helped birth California country swing and many a music icon’s career with its high-energy, inspirational atmosphere and down-home touches.
The 1938 Flood
Toluca Lake and its surrounding areas saw everything turn topsy-turvy in March 1938, as torrential rains turned the normally placid L.A. River into a surging monster that devoured homes, land and people.
Campo de Cahuenga: Memorial to California’s Past
The Campo de Cahuenga’s place in history has endured, thanks to the dedicated passion and enthusiasm of historians and local residents who have tirelessly advocated for its preservation.
Republic Pictures
For almost 25 years, Republic Pictures in Studio City established major stars and film genres, influencing the evolution of the motion picture business.
Deep in the Heart of Toluca Lake
From his arrival in Southern California in the mid-1930s until the end of his life, Orvon Grover “Gene” Autry set down stakes in the Toluca Lake/Studio City area.