The exact mixture of the foundation cattle is unknown, but is thought to be about 25% Hereford, 25% Shorthorn and 50% Brahman. It was first recognized by the USDA as a new breed in 1954.[1] The original intention was to produce cattle that could produce economically in the difficult environment of South Texas.
In 1923, the Hollywood Bowlâs first 150 boxes were built. Also in 1923, the Hollywood Bowlâs debt was paid off and the mortgage burned on the Bowlâs stage. Among the donors who helped retire the debt were perennial presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan, who made a $100 donation.^^
In the downtown area, it is the Santa Ana Freeway, mostly constructed between 1946 and 1952. North of the Four Level Interchange, it becomes the Hollywood Freeway, constructed between 1940 and 1958. It still retains quite a few of its original bridges and railing as well. With little exception, the Hollywood Freeway hasnât been widened, making it one of the earliest examples of an eight-lane freeway. North of the 134/170/101 Interchange in the North Hollywood area, the 101 becomes the Ventura Freeway. This freeway competes with the 10 and the 405 for the âBusiest Freewayâ moniker.