A West Hollywood landmark could return in the near future

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An iconic piece of West Hollywood history could be restored, thanks to a new proposal the City Council will review next week.

West Hollywood City Councilman John M. Erickson, has drafted a motion asking the council to recreate the West Hollywood sign, which will be taken up at the April 20 meeting.

The original sign, created by artist Michael J. Masucci, was erected in 1986, on a small hill located behind a parking lot at 8555 Santa Monica Boulevard, next to the EZTV Art Gallery.

An iconic piece of West Hollywood history could be restored, thanks to a new proposal the City Council will review next week. City Council
The sign was a tribute to the original Hollywood sign, and was intended to highlight West Hollywood as a thriving hub of creativity outside the traditional Hollywood system. shutterstock/Larry Gibson

The sign was a tribute to the original Hollywood sign, and was intended to highlight West Hollywood as a thriving hub of creativity outside the traditional Hollywood system.

The West Hollywood sign has become a cultural landmark and tourist attraction for many years, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community during the AIDS crisis.

Although the original Hollywood sign on Mount Lee is difficult to access, the WeHo sign was at street level and had been repeatedly vandalized over the years.

According to EZTV Museum Onlinemany messages have been stolen over the years, and replaced by EZTV.

The sign was a tribute to the original Hollywood sign, and was intended to highlight West Hollywood as a thriving hub of creativity outside the traditional Hollywood system. Getty Images

However, at some point, EZTV “eventually got tired of writing new messages”, and the sign eventually disappeared in 1991.

the an offer He reveals that the City Council will be contacting the current owner of the property in 8555 Santa Monica Blvd – Proposed mixed-use property site featuring apartments and retail space.

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The property owner “has received entitlements to redevelop the site, which is why this proposal is intended to be a temporary installation,” the proposal reveals.

The City Council will also consider “other city-owned parcels for temporary or permanent residence” if the property owner does not wish to participate.

Although the original Hollywood sign on Mount Lee is difficult to access, the WeHo sign was at street level and had been repeatedly vandalized over the years. Shutterstock/North Sky Films

“Reinstalling the West Hollywood landmark artwork would commemorate an important part of the city’s cultural history while recreating a visual landmark that reflects contemporary standards of durability, safety and artistic integrity,” the proposal reads.

City Council staff will conduct outreach, evaluate the costs and feasibility of this project, and then return to the Council with a recommendation.

If approved, it would likely be part of the City Council’s fiscal year 2027 budget, though it’s unclear how much of a budget this project would have, if approved.


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