Sunset Strip, looking northeast

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Looking northeast over the Sunset Strip in what is now West Hollywood. Off of Sunset Boulevard, running from the lower left to the middle, are several landmarks, including the Argyle Hotel, aka Sunset Tower (center), Ciro's, and the Chateau Marmont (upper middle). Fountain Avenue, which runs parallel with Sunset Boulevard, is seen in the foreground, veering to the right. Photograph dated June 14, 1956.Designed by Leland A. Bryant, an architect known for luxurious structures, the hotel has been a popular destination since it opened. Over the years, Sunset Tower has served as the residence for many celebrities, including Frank Sinatra, Howard Hughes, Elizabeth Taylor, Zasu Pitts, Bugsy Siegel, Errol Flynn and Marilyn Monroe. The hotel has also appeared in a number of films and books.