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Straight on view of the Victorian, a large, three story Victorian style building, painted a pale green with white trim, with bay windows and turrets on each side, a large square bay window above the door, and a small cupola at the top in the middle.

Risen From the Dead: The Victorian Mansion Frankenstein’ed from Bunker Hill Homes and a Catholic Poor House

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The other day Patrick and I were driving in an area of the Valley we don’t often find ourselves in, and we stumbled upon the most bizarre Victorian monstrosity. A quick turn around and we stood beneath a towering building simply dubbed The Victorian. My brain was boggled, because while elements certainly seemed genuine from…

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A light blue jacket reads "Desilu" in darker blue, worn by the crew, on the left a green stage light reads "Desilu" in script, used on the soundstage.

When Hollywood Went Small: TV History at Hollywood Heritage Museum

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Often when we think about “Hollywood” we think about movies, but Hollywood was also home, and still is, to many TV shows. From variety shows to sitcoms and dramas, countless TV programs filmed in and around Hollywood, and recently Hollywood Heritage Museum debuted a brand new exhibit featuring costumes, toys, set pieces, and more from…

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An English cottage style complex with an arched gateway reads "The Jim Henson Company" and atop one building is a large statue of Kermit the Frog dressed in Charlie Chaplin's The Tramp outfit, of a black suit, bowler hat, and bamboo cane.

Over 100 years of Entertainment History at the Jim Henson Company Studio

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JUNE 2024 UPDATE: The Jim Henson Company has decided to sell and vacate the lot. Read more from The Wrap. MARCH 2024 UPDATE: The studio is being bought by singer John Mayer, read more via Rolling Stone. FEBRUARY 2026 UPDATE: The studio was purchased by music artist John Mayer and filmmaker McG. The pair tried…

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