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‘Cockeyed’ Map Shows Both Glamour and Margins of 1930s Hollywood Via Atlas Obscura [Shared]
The humming of 1930s Hollywood street life almost bursts off the page—this is the age of the talkies, after all.
A vignette straddling Beverly and Vine sets the scene: A slightly cockeyed map of that slightly cockeyed community, Hollywood, executed by that slightly cockeyed topographer … John Groth. Chicago native Groth (1908–1988) was a cartoonist who became art director of Esquire in his 20s. He would go on to have a brilliant career as a war artist for the Chicago Sun. In 1944, he rode the first Allied jeep into newly liberated Paris. If he’d been any closer to the front, “he would have had to have sat in the Kraut’s lap,” joked Ernest Hemingway.
@douglaswelch The image is a vintage-style illustrated map of Hollywood, California, with a whimsical and colorful design. The map is bordered in red and features a variety of streets and landmarks labeled in a playful font. Central to the map is a large sign that reads "Hollywood" with the subtitle "A flighty map of this flighty city, drawn by a flighty artist." The streets are depicted with a pinkish hue, and the map is filled with detailed illustrations of people, cars, and iconic Hollywood locations such as Universal Studios, Paramount, and RKO. Notable landmarks include the Santa Anita racetrack, Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Bowl. The map also includes a depiction of Mickey Mouse, adding to its nostalgic charm. The overall style is reminiscent of early 20th-century illustrations, with a focus on humor and creativity.
...a time traveler from Ancient Rome is just out of frame, taking notes.
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