Why is there a White Cross on a Hollywood Hilltop?

Why is there a huge glowing cross on a hill in Hollywood? Tom wondered the same thing. Turns out it's connected to early Hollywood and two outdoor theatres-one you've heard of and one you probably haven't.
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[@HowardSantiago-qn4kv]

Awesome. I always wondered what that cross was.

[@LivelaVidaCrueltyFree]

We miss your videos !

[@Paulztackett]

I just checked this out last night. Great stuff, love the channel!

[@Martin_Tyto]

It's been a while.. so glad for another episode!

[@StarlineHodge]

Excellent video.

[@OscarMartinez-fu6jn]

You guys should do The Hollywood Bowl next!

[@road_king_dude]

Much respect & thanks to Tom, Zach, Jordan, Alex & Co. for all the hours & effort all you guys put into making such quality, informative & entertaining content. Top notch guys! I look forward to all your videos & watch each multiple times. Keep it up guys & thank you!! You guys deserve a Key to the City!

[@VENTURA805WesG]

So good every time. Keep it coming though

[@CoinOpTV]

good job guys

[@GriffithParkTrailCamofficial]

Right by that cross is where we first found out about P-22 through a trail camera study looking at mammal animal crossing the bridge right there.

[@travisking5555]

Another great episode. Good to have you back.

[@WhenzLunch]

You should do highland bowl and Frank's camera in highland park. Also if you need an extra camera man

[@srrsly6100]

finally another episode!! miss you tom!

[@bigbrother2478]

Welcome back, Tom! Interesting video!

[@ShadLambert]

Good job Tom. I fell down those lonnnnnnnnggggg side stairs with my friend after to many beers one night. Can't wait to see a show there again.

[@Dzaal17]

Good stuff Tom!

[@onetakevlogs1087]

i first saw that cross in 1998

[@youalreadyknowdah]

can people go visit it at night? if so where is the best place to park.

[@nicohad]

Loved the video but I was left with one quick question, maybe it's silly, but seeing as they sold off the enigmatic cross who has maintained it since 1964?

[@JonesDV]

What the,? The cross was sold off, to whom? Why? You've raised a Q with no A...

[@teresaamanfu7408]

Symbol of torture

[@garattyfisher]

3 videos in one year...just announce you are done!

[@fvckthemkids]

Nice vids man👍

[@annissaperez323]

may I suggest looking into the history behing highland park, "historic highland park"

[@TheeBraidBabe]

So glad you're back my friend. ♥️♥️

[@christophersteele64]

Tom's back!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!

[@Sammyandbobsdad]

Hollywood was founded as an attempt to copy my family’s Colegrove development that predated it and was much more popular (and fun). It is now East Hollywood.

[@moose-E]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@helenedemeestere9539]

LA has now has its next Hell Howser ! It's amaaaaaazing Thanks Tom for filling the void

[@levistubbs8949]

reconstruction must have cost a fortune ! but definitely worth it

[@LivelaVidaCrueltyFree]

Loved it !

[@bittertea]

Wow, I am an L.A. native and I was totally off with the White Cross. I thought it was part of Forest Lawn because of my "immaculate sense of direction" and a thoughtless guess from my parents.

[@IMPROVisedExplosives]

Shit yeah

[@clarissacarrillo5915]

This guy is richhh getting his way into cool places

[@andrew67812]

Hey Tom, as a suggestion, you should check out Turnbull canyon. Workman museum or the SGV. The greater Los Angeles area doesn't have a lot of info. After it was a orchard and parts like chino were just barren land

[@elisegoujon1914]

Thanks! Quick question: why is there a cross to the left sign of the Hollywood Sign as well?

[@fuzznutfilms]

Tom. Come back dude. We need you

[@aerosnout]

Love it!

[@SweetHeart-vc6zy]

Garish Light shinning down? Really? That cross is a blessing and when is goes LA will go!

[@santana898989]

Excellent Tom. I too have driven by that cross since I was a very young boy and wondered the story behind it.

[@Arigato_Aj]

Ive been seeing that cross since I was a kid. Thanks for this video.

[@from1978]

Great choice of subject! Dig it..

[@cecar77]

New episodes.. YESSS!!

[@mrpres17]

Yes!! I've been waiting for new episodes!!

[@peanutismint]

Just wanted to say that I found your channel at the perfect time. I'm British but fell in love with Los Angeles a few years back and have been visiting as often as I can ever since. I'm currently trying to decide what to do here on my Sunday afternoon and your videos are providing me with some great inspiration! I have some (much more amateur!) videos on my channel from LA and further afield if you'd like to check out the city from an outsider's perspective! :-)

[@JesusHernandez-zk9vy]

Explore eagle mountain !!

[@trexinvert]

Dude you got me hooked on this. It's not a ghost town. It's a ghost city. Yes, Tom please put eagle mountain "ghost city" on your to do list.

[@JamesSalamoneJr]

THANK YOU TOM!! I was missing you. glad to see you are back Sir. :)

[@DeaconClash5000]

Great episode. That cross has always intrigued me, but I never bothered to research it.

[@4thandspring]

Great video, Tom!! I've always wondered what that cross was doing there.

[@alexr9097]

Tom & crew i can't thank you guys enough for your hardwork and dedication. Each time I visit LA for work I follow your footsteps and explore this gem of a city.

[@Arthur-Silva]

I live in Orange County and every time I went to the Valley, I drove through that area during the day, I didn't even know there was a cross up there. Awesome writing!

[@andjames]

Great to have you back Tom! Excited for these videos.

[@OliviaBohac]

Dude, your videos are so rad! I really enjoy how you narrate and present the whole thing. I also appreciate the level of production from all the guys who help to make these episodes. There's so much white noise on this platform, and your channel is seriously one of my favourite things to watch on KZbin. Peace!

[@kendallandrews]

Hey Tom, I just wanted to say that I love the videos. You have inspired me to do the same in my city. I hope you continue to make them as they have helped me fall in love with your city even more and I sit in another country. I would love to see you talk about the different movie houses around LA. Such beautiful architecture. Be well and hope to see you soon.

[@sexy79bear]

all my life I've seen that cross and wondered why it's there. thanks.

[@annissaperez323]

FINALLY