In 1920, the developer Joseph W.Young, Jr. purchased the first square mile to begin the Florida city he would call Hollywood-by-the-Sea.  His city was planned from the start with wide boulevards, parks, vistas, and harmonious architecture derived from styles then popular in southern California where he had lived, from bungalows to mission, Moorish, and Spanish-eclectic, styles still evident in buildings throughout Hollywood.

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Our Mission:

To collect, preserve and disseminate information about the history of Hollywood, Florida.  To preserve Hollywood's historical resources and landmarks.  To educate and encourage public awareness of Hollywood's heritage.  To pass on an enduring community to succeeding generations.

A nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural organization founded and operated by volunteers.

The Hollywood Historical Society, Inc.                                                                                              1520 Polk Street, rear                                                                                                                          P.O. Box 222755                                                                                                                     Hollywood, FL 33022-2755                                                                                                              (954) 923-5590

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