<Tr> <Th> Designated </Th> <Td> February 7, 1973 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Reference no . </Th> <Td> 111 </Td> </Tr> <P> The Hollywood Sign (formerly the Hollywoodland Sign) is an American cultural icon and landmark located in Los Angeles, California . It is situated on Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains . The sign overlooks Hollywood, Los Angeles . </P> <P> "HOLLYWOOD" is spelled out in 44 - foot (13.4 m) - tall white capital letters and is 352 feet (107.3 m) long . The sign was originally created in 1923 as an advertisement for a local real estate development, but due to increasing recognition and symbolism, the sign was left up . The sign has been a frequent target of pranks and vandalism across the decades, but it has since undergone restoration, including the installation of a security system to deter vandalism . The sign is protected and promoted by The Hollywood Sign Trust, a nonprofit organization, while its site and the surrounding land are part of Griffith Park . </P>

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