The iconic Hollywood sign overlooking the community and spelling out its name in 50-foot (15-meter) high white letters originally said "Hollywoodland" and was erected as an advertisement for a real estate firm promoting a new housing development with that name. Though not intended to be permanent, the sign quickly became an internationally recognized landmark, and the last four letters were removed in 1949. What are some of the ways that pranksters have altered the sign over the years? Discuss (http://forum.thefreedictionary.com/postst9828_Hollywood-Sign-Is-Dedicated--1923-.aspx)
Hollywood Sign Is Dedicated (1923) (http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Hollywood+Sign)