Hollywood's birthplace discovered

Image 1 of 4

Long gone

( Marc Wanamaker / Bison Archives )

LONG GONE: The Outpost sign is visible in a 1920s photo, with part of Graumans Chinese Theatre at right. The sign was built to publicize a housing development but was taken down at the beginning of World War II.

Your Thanksgiving Guide »

Turkey | Potatoes | Gravy & Stuffing | Dessert

The Latest | news as it happens

The holiday weekend's top shows: Japandroids, Dum Dum Girls - Pop & Hiss 11/26/2009, 2:59 p.m.
'The View' breaks down Adam Lambert's AMA performance [VIDEO] - Ministry of Gossip 11/26/2009, 2:32 p.m.
Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Nov. 26, 1959 - The Daily Mirror 11/26/2009, 2:00 p.m.
Theater review: 'Sin' at Playhouse West Repertory Theater - Culture Monster 11/26/2009, 2:00 p.m.
Viewers celebrate Thanksgiving with the 'National Dog Show' 2009 - L.A. Unleashed 11/26/2009, 1:54 p.m.

Book Review »

Would Michael Crichton have wanted "Pirate Latitudes," which debuted this week, published?

Mexico Under Siege »

The drug war at our doorstep.

Save more than 50% off the newsstand price. Click here to subscribe to The Times.

Long gone

'Wipeout' reality contestant dies after competing

National Geographic Channel's curious grammar

Death penalty considered a boon by some Calif. inmates

Lambert and TV scandal: Match made in rock heaven

'Moon is alive,' NASA says after water discovery