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In the 1970's, the Sign had fallen into deep disrepair and the city wasn't sure if they were going to repair it.
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Hugh Hefner came to the Sign's rescue and held a special fundraiser for the Hollywood Sign rebuild
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Celebrities sponsored a letter of the Hollywood Sign including Alice Cooper, seen here
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In 1978, the Sign disappeared for a brief moment to get rebuilt by helicopters.
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An up close look at the Sign under construction - photo taken by noted photographer Darius Aidala
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A time lapse photo of the rebuild from start to finish resulting in the beautiful Hollywood Sign we have today

Photos courtesy of Alex Pitt, Duff Ferguson

July 2012

Posted on August 16, 2012 by diana

PBS’s History Detectives aired a special about the Hollywood Sign. Chris Baumgart, chairman of the Hollywood Sign Trust, was interviewed as their expert witness. To see the full episode, click here.

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