Franklin Hills, Los Angeles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Franklin Hills
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Franklin Hills neighborhood sign
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 Franklin Hills
Location in Los Angeles
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| City | Los Angeles |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
90027
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| Area codes | 323 |
Franklin Hills is a cool neighborhood located in Los Angeles, California. It's known for its unique homes and interesting history. One special landmark here is a historic monument.
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Exploring Franklin Hills History
Franklin Hills is a neighborhood mainly made up of homes. It sits on hills just east of an area called Los Feliz Village. The Los Angeles Times newspaper once said it was a "diverse community." This means many different kinds of people live there. It also has a mix of many different building styles.
The Famous Shakespeare Bridge
Franklin Hills is home to the Shakespeare Bridge. This bridge crosses over a dip in the land that was once a stream. The stream was called Arroyo de la Sacatela. The bridge is a very old and beautiful part of the neighborhood.
East of the bridge, you can find the Franklin Hills public stairway system. These are a series of 14 staircases. They were built in the 1920s. Their purpose was to help people living on the hills walk down to the trolley lines below. This made it easier to get around.
Hollywood Studios in Franklin Hills
Prospect Studios is a famous place on Talmadge Street. It first opened in 1915 as the Vitagraph Studio. Later, it became the Warner Brothers Studios East Hollywood Annex. It was also home to the ABC Television Center and a local TV station, KABC. In 1996, it became part of the Walt Disney Company.
Brothers Roy and Walt Disney both lived in Franklin Hills. They owned homes at the corner of Lyric Avenue and St. George Street. This was in the late 1920s. They chose to live there so they could walk to their new animation studio. Their studio was just a few blocks away on Hyperion Avenue.
Where is Franklin Hills Located?
Franklin Hills has clear boundaries. To the north, it's bordered by Franklin Avenue and St. George Street. Talmadge Street is its border to the west. Fountain Avenue is to the south. To the east, you'll find Tracy Street and Hyperion Avenue.
Franklin Hills is surrounded by other interesting neighborhoods. Los Feliz Village is to its west. Silver Lake is to the east. And East Hollywood is to the south.
Cool Places to See in Franklin Hills
- Shakespeare Bridge - This bridge is so special, it's a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument! It's number 126 on the list.
- Prospect Studios - You can find this historic studio at 4151 Prospect Avenue.
Learning in Franklin Hills
There is one public school located within the Franklin Hills area:
- Thomas Starr King Middle School - This school is at 4201 Fountain Avenue.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
- Franklin Hills Community Garden - This is a great place for people to grow plants and enjoy nature together.
Famous People Who Lived Here
Many interesting people have called Franklin Hills home:
- Kalman Bloch, a talented clarinet player
- Roy O. Disney, co-founder of the Disney company
- Walt Disney, the famous animator and creator of Disney
- Kim Gordon, a musician
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt, an actor
- Zoe Saldana, an actor
- Joey Waronker, a drummer
- Kristen Wiig, an actor and comedian
- Michele Zukovsky, another talented clarinet player
