The meaning of the shape of road signs. 1  An octagon road sign conveys the need to stop. 2  An upside down triangle road sign always means âyield.â. 3  Diamond-shaped road signs always warn of possible hazards ahead. 4  Pennant-shaped road signs warn drivers of no passing zones. 5  Round-shaped road signs are used for railroad signs.
But although Rocky is set in Philadelphia, the filmâs locations are split between the City of Brotherly Love and Los Angeles. Rockyâs neighbourhood is Kensington, north Philadelphia, where his apartment is 1818 East Tusculum Street.
As for Kubrick's version, it was not filmed at the Stanley. The exterior shots were filmed at Mount Hood's Timberline Lodge. Built during the Great Depression as a WPA project, it features year-round skiing, a heated hot tub, and incredible rustic cabin vibes.