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History of Hollywood, Florida

Young's Vision: "...will be a city for everyone-from the opulent at the top of the industrial & social ladder to the most humble of working people".

Hollywood Boardwalk

Nestled between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, Hollywood was named "The City of The Future", a term coined after city founder Joseph Wesley Young who was proud of the cultural and racial diversity of a town to grow from one square mile to over 28.87 square miles from the year 1925 till today.

Close to Interstate 95, the Florida Turnpike and the Tri-County Commuter Rail, the city of Hollywood, its residents and businesses have access to the global marketplace.

Population: 139,357 2000 U.S. Census Data - Median Age: 39.2 - Household Income: Median - $36,714

Hollywood Beach Boardwalk Hollywood Boulevard Businesses Hollywood beach Resort

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Even before, during, and after Young's death in his beloved city and home in Hollywood Boulevard, Young's dreams and virtues were "...the real future of Hollywood lies... [in] even greater heights." Joseph W. Young in 1925.

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Tropical Paradise Hollywood Boulevard Looking Northwest

Streets are named after presidents, admirals and generals, Florida state & territorial governors, important local figures, famous golfers in Emerald Hills, author's in Sheridan Lakes, real estate developers, and explorers.

HOLLYWOOD FACTS:

•·         Hollywood has been named "The city of The Future", "Dream city of Florida"
•·         2nd most populated city in Broward County
•·         9th largest city in the state of Florida
•·         In 1514, Hollywood was extended to U.S. 27
•·         Home of the Seminole Hard Rock Café Hotel & Casino

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For information on Hollywood and Hollywood Real Estate, email dperez@majesticproperties.com or call Diana @ 561-929-4439

Credits: Richard Roberts, Director of Records & Archives

Source: Hollywood History

Posted by Diana Perez Realtor/Property Manager on 07/17/2008 10:23 PM

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5 Comments on History of Hollywood, Florida

Diana, nice presentation. But is there any connection between the eclectic background music and the topic?

07/17/2008 10:31 PM

by Brian Schulman - Your Lancaster County, PA Real Estate Professional (Coldwell Banker Select Professionals)

Hello Diana,

I was running through blogs and came across yours and had to make a comment. I remember when I was in Florida back in 1976 and I spent almost one week in Ft. Lauderdale and Hollywood Florida. I loved Hollywood Florida because of the Art Deco Buildings.

Can you send me some listings to look over on some homes in Hollywood Florida?

Robert Swetz

07/17/2008 10:38 PM

by ROBERT A.SWETZ (777S INC. Consulting Firm )

BRIAN: I get phone calls from bloggers on Activerain asking me how I added this widget and they love it. I try to add instrumental music and this is the type of music that I choose. What can I say? I am a music lover and this is my type of music. If this type of music annoys anyone then simply turn the volume down. Thanks.

ROBERT: What I like and enjoy the most about Hollywood's location is that it is located between Ft. Lauderdale and South Beach within a 15 minute distance besides the local shops, restaurants, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Cafe and Casino, the beach and Downtown Hollywood to say the least. If you don't mind, I will call you to get more information and details on the specifics of the real estate that you are looking for. Thanks for your comment.

07/17/2008 10:55 PM

by Diana Perez Realtor/Property Manager (Majestic Properties - Hollywood)

Diana~ what a great idea to add the area's history with the market report.

07/17/2008 11:23 PM

by Lisa Ryan~Selling Princeton,West Windsor and Montgomery Township New Jersey (Prudential NJ Properties)

Yes Lisa, it's what Localism is all about...

07/18/2008 01:06 PM

by Diana Perez Realtor/Property Manager (Majestic Properties - Hollywood)