This famous sign was originally built in 1923 for $21,000 as
a real estate advertisement. At that time, it said
"HOLLYWOODLAND." The lettering "LAND." was removed in 1949.
Each letter is 30ft wide and 50ft high.
San Francisco is famous for Dungeness crab, among other
things. Crab season opens in November. A century ago,
it started with a procession and religious blessing for a
good harvest.
Las Vegas is Spanish for "The Meadows." It was founded
as a city in 1905.
The Paris Metro opened in 1900 for the World's Fair. It
is now the second busiest in Europe, behind Moscow. The
official name is Compagnie du chemin de fer metropolitain de
Paris.
Abbey Road was made popular by Abbey Road Studios and
the Beatles. This sign is located at the corner of Grove End
Road and Abbey Road.
A good sign communicates a message clearly to its
intended audience(s).