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.^^
Lockheed bought the airport in 1940 and renamed it Lockheed Air Terminal, which it was known as until 1967, when it became Hollywood-Burbank Airport. In 1978, it was renamed Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (1978â2003) after Lockheed sold it to the three California cities for $51 million. In December 2003, the facility was renamed Bob Hope Airport in honor of the comedian who lived in nearby Toluca Lake.