Hollywood is an

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in the southern portion of Abington Township,

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, United States. It is well known for its collection of

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-style homes.

History

The 174-home neighborhood got its start when a builder from

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, Gustav Weber, filed plans to build a small subdivision in 1928. The homes were built in pastel colors with flat roofs, similar to Spanish-style homes in the

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area. Streets were named Los Angeles, San Diego, Pasadena and San Gabriel. One of Weber's problems, however, was that the neighborhood landscaping and hardscaping features were not built to cope with the Northeastern winters. Plants native to Southern California and Moravian tile sidewalks were included in his plans. The plants died in the cold. The tile cracked and was replaced by concrete. As a result, modifications were made to the area after it was built. The neighborhood was never finished according to Weber's plans. Possible reasons ranged from the 1929 stock market crash to an unfaithful wife. A local developer finished the development in the 1940s. The

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has listed the area as eligible for national registry. As a result, residents may apply for federal grants to maintain the historical character of the neighborhood.Philadelphia Weekly, Letter to the Editor

Gallery

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