City history
From its origins as a meticulously planned community in 1915 to its current status as a vibrant coastal destination, Hollywood, Florida, offers a unique blend of history and leisure.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"Unknown"
No specific indigenous name for the modern Hollywood site is reliably documented; the area was historically part of the lands inhabited by the Tequesta people.
A name chosen by founder Joseph Young to evoke a sense of glamour and prestige.
The city was designed as a planned community with an extensive canal system.
Chapter two
The United States adopted standardized time zones to facilitate consistent railroad schedules across the country.
Florida re-adopted the observance of Daylight Saving Time to align with national seasonal shifts.
Chapter three
Joseph Young establishes Hollywood as a planned community designed around a series of canals.
Hollywood is formally incorporated as a city, establishing its own local government and administration.
The city experiences a period of intense real estate development and population growth during the Florida land boom.
Major renovations to the Hollywood Broadwalk revitalize the waterfront as a premier tourist and dining destination.