An iconic a part of West Hollywood historical past might be restored, due to a brand new proposal that can be reviewed by town council subsequent week.
West Hollywood Metropolis Council member John M. Erickson has drafted a proposal asking the council to re-establish a West Hollywood signal, which can be addressed on the April 20 assembly.
The unique signal, created by artist Michael J. Masucci, was erected in 1986, on a small hill positioned behind a parking zone at 8555 Santa Monica Boulevard, subsequent to the EZTV artwork gallery.
The signal paid homage to the unique Hollywood signal, and was meant to focus on West Hollywood as a burgeoning hub of creativity exterior the normal Hollywood system.
The West Hollywood signal grew to become a cultural landmark and vacationer attraction for a few years, significantly throughout the LGBTQ+ neighborhood in the course of the AIDS disaster.
Whereas the authentic Hollywood signal on Mount Lee is far much less accessible, the WeHo signal was on road degree and was ceaselessly vandalized all through the years.
In accordance with the EZTV On-line Museum, a number of of the letters have been stolen through the years, and have been changed by EZTV.
Nevertheless, at one level, EZTV, “finally grew bored with making new letters,” and the signal in the end disappeared in 1991.
The proposal reveals that the Metropolis Council will attain out to the present proprietor of the property at 8555 Santa Monica Boulevard – the positioning of a proposed mixed-use property with residences and retail area.
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The proposal reveals that the property proprietor, “has acquired entitlements for the redevelopment of the positioning, which is why this proposal is meant to be a brief set up.”
The Metropolis Council can even contemplate, “different city-owned parcels for a brief or everlasting set up,” if the property proprietor doesn’t wish to take part.
“Reinstallation of the West Hollywood Signal paintings would commemorate an necessary piece of the Metropolis’s cultural historical past whereas reestablishing a visible landmark that displays modern requirements for sturdiness, security, and creative integrity,” the proposal stated.
The Metropolis Council employees will conduct the outreach and and consider prices and the feasibility of this venture, and return to the Council with a suggestion.
Whether it is authorized, it’ll seemingly be a part of the Metropolis Council’s 2027 fiscal 12 months funds, although it’s unclear how massive of a funds this venture might have, if it’s authorized.
