I was just reading this article about the raising of 12.5 Millions dollars to save the sign. You will never guess who gave the remaining $900,000.00 at the last minute to save it... Hugh Heffner.
Would you care if they got rid of the 'Hollywood' Sign?
04/27/2010
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I would totally care because I have not been there to see it yet! I'm taking a trip with my bf to AZ and Cali and hopefully that is something we will see. I'd be sad if I never got to.
Originally posted by
Gary
I was just reading this article about the raising of 12.5 Millions dollars to save the sign. You will never guess who gave the remaining $900,000.00 at the last minute to save it... Hugh Heffner.
About time Hugh Heffner gave back in a different way. Props to him!
04/27/2010
I think the sign is only marginally responsible for tourism, yet seems to be a huge expense... 12.5 million for a sign? That seems so wasteful.
Just my opinion. I don't live in LA, but have seen it - it's a backdrop, a photo op, but does it really add to the culture there? I dunno.
Just my opinion. I don't live in LA, but have seen it - it's a backdrop, a photo op, but does it really add to the culture there? I dunno.
04/27/2010
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I've only been to La once and I had a miserable time, except on my drive back to the hotel where I spotted the sign in the distance, it's beautiful & a huge monument? I think it would be a big loss to Hollywood and pop culture if they got rid of it.
Originally posted by
Gary
I was just reading this article about the raising of 12.5 Millions dollars to save the sign. You will never guess who gave the remaining $900,000.00 at the last minute to save it... Hugh Heffner.
04/27/2010
I kinda see the point in saving it but I also think it's a bit of a waste of money. Perhaps opening it up to private citizens to upkeep is a better option. I'd hate to see a situation where people are starving due to lack of funding but the sign is being kept pristine, ya know? I know...if they put some solar panels on the thing and start generating some free energy it could pay for itself in the long run!
Good on Mr. Heffner!
Good on Mr. Heffner!
04/27/2010
The money was to stop luxury homes from being built all around the sign. Not to save the sign. The sign would have still been there. It would have just looked ridiculous with a whole bunch of McMansions around it. I'm glad that they did. It is a symbol that I would hate to see disappear.
04/27/2010
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Ditto this. Hollywood sign or some overpriced homes? Yea, I pick the sign.
Originally posted by
TitsMcScandal
The money was to stop luxury homes from being built all around the sign. Not to save the sign. The sign would have still been there. It would have just looked ridiculous with a whole bunch of McMansions around it. I'm glad that they did. It
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The money was to stop luxury homes from being built all around the sign. Not to save the sign. The sign would have still been there. It would have just looked ridiculous with a whole bunch of McMansions around it. I'm glad that they did. It is a symbol that I would hate to see disappear.
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04/27/2010
I think the sign is kind of neat. I'm surprised it's so expensive, though!
04/27/2010
So they bought up the land around the sign? I'm ok with that I still think if they put some discreet and tasteful solar panels on the letters it could pay for itself. They are experimenting with solar panel paint that could be amazing...the sign would look fresh, clean and be powering at least a portion of the city.
04/27/2010
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That is really interesting
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Airen Wolf
So they bought up the land around the sign? I'm ok with that I still think if they put some discreet and tasteful solar panels on the letters it could pay for itself. They are experimenting with solar panel paint that could be amazing...the sign
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So they bought up the land around the sign? I'm ok with that I still think if they put some discreet and tasteful solar panels on the letters it could pay for itself. They are experimenting with solar panel paint that could be amazing...the sign would look fresh, clean and be powering at least a portion of the city.
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04/28/2010
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My kids love the discovery channel and are homeschooled. I asked for a report on what they learned one day and they talked about the different things being tested right now. One of the things was solar panels that can be installed by a homeowner easily and rather affordably. it's a few years off being ready to buy at your local DIY store according to the show. The paint they are working on would allow you to use your whole house as a solar panel and they estimate it could almost do away with our dependance on fossil fuels, especially if they can use this paint on a few highrise buildings!
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Adriana Ravenlust
That is really interesting
One day we could conceivably begin construction in a whole new way that would make any city completely green...if they can paint your house with solar energy storing crystals then your car would be a cinch. Since solar energy isn't dependant on full sun anymore this technology can be used everywhere, even in space. Truly the mind boggles at the applications!
04/28/2010
Californians can spend 12.5 million on saving a sign, yet the state is bankrupt and has a 12.6% unemployment rate , one of the highest in the nation.... something is wrong with that.....
Although, I do think the sign is an iconic landmark worth historical preservation. it isn't going anywhere any time soon.
Although, I do think the sign is an iconic landmark worth historical preservation. it isn't going anywhere any time soon.
04/28/2010
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I, personally, like the look of turbines. d=
Originally posted by
Airen Wolf
My kids love the discovery channel and are homeschooled. I asked for a report on what they learned one day and they talked about the different things being tested right now. One of the things was solar panels that can be installed by a homeowner
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My kids love the discovery channel and are homeschooled. I asked for a report on what they learned one day and they talked about the different things being tested right now. One of the things was solar panels that can be installed by a homeowner easily and rather affordably. it's a few years off being ready to buy at your local DIY store according to the show. The paint they are working on would allow you to use your whole house as a solar panel and they estimate it could almost do away with our dependance on fossil fuels, especially if they can use this paint on a few highrise buildings!
One day we could conceivably begin construction in a whole new way that would make any city completely green...if they can paint your house with solar energy storing crystals then your car would be a cinch. Since solar energy isn't dependant on full sun anymore this technology can be used everywhere, even in space. Truly the mind boggles at the applications! less
One day we could conceivably begin construction in a whole new way that would make any city completely green...if they can paint your house with solar energy storing crystals then your car would be a cinch. Since solar energy isn't dependant on full sun anymore this technology can be used everywhere, even in space. Truly the mind boggles at the applications! less
04/28/2010
I grew up in LA, and I would miss seeing the sign without a luxury housing track behind it. As for the money, it is ridiculous, but other than embracing some sort of socialist/communist economy, I don't see how it can be avoided. People want to live in LA, so property there commands a high price. Demand exceeds supply, so desirable land often commands a ridiculous premium.
04/29/2010
Being that it's THAT F'N EXPENSIVE, I would say to hell with that sign! There are FAR more important things than saving a sign. I can't believe that much money would be spent on it. I think the sign is great and all and I would want it to stay for the people who DO care for it, but if I had to put up that much money for it, I'd have to reconsider my priorities and the other things that need the money. Some people don't have homes due to natural disasters right now and instead of saving a sign, I think I'd be saving them or at least contributing. I mean, if I'm going to have the money to give that much out, I would want to know I was doing it for a good cause/purpose and not just to be more famous.
05/12/2011
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Ha... perfect!
Originally posted by
Gary
I was just reading this article about the raising of 12.5 Millions dollars to save the sign. You will never guess who gave the remaining $900,000.00 at the last minute to save it... Hugh Heffner.
05/12/2011
I would care
05/12/2011
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