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  1. Hollywood

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    History and Establishment
    The area now known as Hollywood was originally an agricultural community founded in 1887 by Harvey Henderson Wilcox and his wife, Daeida. The name "Hollywood" is attributed to Daeida, allegedly inspired by a fleeting impression of a local plant life, though some historians suggest the name was deliberately chosen for its evocative, pastoral quality, contrasting sharply with the industrial futures anticipated elsewhere in Southern California 1.
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