A Free-Standing 1920s Elevator in the Heart of Hollywood?? - The High Tower Elevator

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In the heart of Hollywood hides a 1920s-era free-standing elevator with a unique purpose.
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@ssmith548 Год назад

My mother lived in one of those High Tower apartments with her mother and sister when she was a teenager. She graduated from Hollywood High in the 1930s and their grad ceremony was held at the Hollywood Bowl. I’ve heard the Hollywood High graduations are still held there. Did you know that you can walk into the Hollywood Bowl on summer mornings and sit and listen to the rehearsals for free? Take your coffee and a donut and enjoy the music!

@OddityOdysseys Год назад

That's amazing that she had that experience, thank you for sharing! We've heard about the Hollywood Bowl rehearsals but never got around to trying it out...perhaps it's a good summer to do it! :)

@jfog123 5 месяцев назад

We used to live up at the top on Broadview Terrace with our band Hot Fog. We came out there after high school from N.J.. We rode this elevator everyday. It wasn't locked up then in the early 70's . Interestingly there was a neighborhood dog that would ride it also. We would walk to the recording studio on Cherokee ave with our guitars and lunch was at the Orange Juluis on Hollywood Blvd a lot of times. Great memories!

@pistheteros 5 лет назад

The Long Goodbye, all time best movie. I love this tower.

@manzencow9582 4 месяца назад

My great-great-grandfather, Frederick S. Gallagher, was the primary investor and developer of the High Tower neighborhood. He raised my great-grandfather and great aunts and uncles in one of the inaugural homes until the Depression struck. Growing up, my father heard stories from his grandfather about the difficult times, including laying off servants and parting with exquisite furniture, jewelry, and Persian rugs, eventually leading to their departure from the property. My great grandfather and his siblings went from being Chauffeured to and from school and living in one of the most beuatiful neighborhoods in LA to living in a small townhouse and having to work after school hours so the family could survive.

@korridor7 6 месяцев назад

I just finished watching “The Long Goodbye” and remembered the elevator from seeing your video 4 years ago. So I had to watch it again.

@idreamofjonny5492 5 лет назад

Another awesome video! Timing is everything and a shot out to the woman who let ride the elevator. People are cool in the hills! Glad to support you on Patreon and look forward to your next “aventura”!

@BRAINFxck10 11 месяцев назад

This neighborhood reminds me of the Noir era of Hollywood, in particular this avant-garde short film from 1943 called “Meshes of the Afternoon” directed by Maya Deren and her husband, filming took place at their house in West Hollywood over on 1466 North Kings Road and the film is on RU-vid if you’re interested in old surrealist cinema it’s a great watch. 👍

@patrickbailey1393 5 лет назад

I worked for the gas company in Hollywood in the 70s and had a meter change up there one day.I lugged the meter and tools up the stairs and at the top I asked the lady at the house how she liked climbing the stairs and she that they just used the elevator! I rode it back down and always used it everytime I had an order up there I took my wife up there once Another Hollywood gem! It was fun working there from 70 to 78

@BeyondTheCompass817 5 лет назад

I have never heard of this elevator and I was just down the street from there yesterday! That's an awesome location to film anything and you two did a great job. I was actually concerned you wouldn't get the chance to ride in it, Lol. Looking forward to your next installment, safe travels!

@OddityOdysseys 5 лет назад

Thank you, our friend! We were prepared to camp out all day until we had the chance to ride it haha... Hope you get a chance to check it out soon!

@TheLeatheryman 3 года назад

Well worth the trip guys. This is what I was looking for and your channel came up with the goods!

@peggycarlyle6409 Год назад

Super fun episode!

@oo-rx8uz 5 лет назад

Once I was in a crowded elevator and I said out load ' this would be a badge time for someone to turn into a zombie!' everyone became noticeably tense and concerned. That was a bad conversation starter .. lol

@robertpower-h9m 6 месяцев назад

So cool!

@briansmith9439 5 лет назад

WOW! Did this ever bring back memories. When I first moved to LA in 1908 I went out to a bar and ran into an acquaintance who was way-too-drunk to drive BUT ... he insisted on driving his classic car, and I insisted on following him to make sure he got home. His place was at the top of the elevator! What an intro to LA living! I could never find it again and friends thought I was crazy. And BTW that type of elevator was the norm until the 1960s - they used to have a handle in the car that the rider would move to get the elevator to go up, down, and stop; lining it up even with the floor took practice!

@TG-cp9jw 5 лет назад

Brian Smith - 1980

@dugroz 5 лет назад

Nah, he's like Monty Burns' age.

@lausd3562 5 лет назад

This is my 4th vid with this group and she just keeps getting more cute.

@Lgwinter14 5 лет назад

Another fantastic episode! That was nice of the lady to let you ride the elevator!

@OddityOdysseys 5 лет назад

She was super sweet! We're grateful she let us have the experience.

@mannyistheman2221 3 года назад

This was a fine work of art you demonstrated :)

@brain8484 5 лет назад

you are very privileged to be walking around that neighborhood

@WishfulWalkingVideos 3 года назад

I just finished filming a 4K walking video tour here! Thanks for the location idea!

@TheLeatheryman 3 года назад

Well worth the trip guys. Did

@MasonLamonica 5 лет назад

This Channel Doesn't Get Enough Love And Support, You Better Not Be Discouraged Because I Love You.

@THEDEVIL-eh8hc 3 года назад

I love them too

@robertbritz473 3 года назад

Very cool! Thank you

@sallylouise9826 5 лет назад

Cool video! I love the quirky things you can find in Hollywood thanks for the adventure guys! 👍❤️

@toddhenricks9166 Год назад

Great video, but Carl Kay actually had nothing to do with the elevator. He only designed a couple homes surrounding the elevator at the top. These were the homes used in the Long Goodbye with Elliot Gould, and Dead Again with Emma Thompson.

@averageguy7136 Месяц назад

awesome video. thanks.

@garattyfisher 5 лет назад

Another great video. Had no idea this was ever here... Thanks to the both of you, now I do.

@AntiMasonic93 5 лет назад

Beachwood drive in Hollywood is a very narrow street. It's hard driving up the hill.

@chuckefunn8624 Год назад

Very cool guys

@nhcharmedone 5 лет назад

That is awesome, glad you got to experience it, and thank you for sharing it with us!

@00cristianH 5 лет назад

Adding the place to the list I need to visit during the winter break.

@OddityOdysseys 5 лет назад

Awesome! What else is on your list?

@00cristianH 5 лет назад

The Shakespeare bridge and the secret tunnel under downtown L.A. I've already been to the haunted picnic table and the Caves. So you guys have really given me new places that tourist don't know about. Keep up the great work you two !

@ronaldjacobs3474 5 лет назад

That sounded like a wooooosh to me. Pretty interesting!

@serenatwilite4005 2 дня назад

Funny that the instructions described it as a whoosh instead of being more formal about it. Sounds like typical laid-back Californians.

@wallywalnuts12345 5 лет назад

lived in Hollywood for over 35 years, didn't know about this spot...cool episode

@barbaralyons3978 Год назад

thanks for this video, I am reading Echo Park by Connelly and I could not visualize the area he was describing. I think this video helped my visualization

@allworldcharm 8 месяцев назад

omg amazing finds here just subbed!

@BuzzardsRoostWoodcraft 5 лет назад

I fell down on the up escalator. Most painful 30 mins of my life. I was crying, mom was laughing, dad kept pushing me down over and over and over and over again.

@buddy8225 5 лет назад

If life is an elevator, mine's been broke along time. Great video. 😊

@tonymac4044 5 лет назад

COOL,,,, my cat just woke me up, she decided to run around the house at 1230, and saw your post. Gotta tell ya, you guys are daring. Awesome video thank you!!!!

@OddityOdysseys 5 лет назад

Ollie did the same thing!

@brillblonde6705 5 лет назад

This is such a chill episode, but always I wish I were THERE exploring with you two. Loved the drone shots, so great to see the big picture. Adds so much. BTW I fixed my Patreon and am back on the support team. Proud to be!

@theathjr 5 лет назад

FINALLY!!! We’ve missed you two !!!

@adventureswithchristian6967 5 лет назад

Very cool! I’m going to have to look at it the next time I’m in Hollywood. Thank you

@bruceaisher 5 лет назад

Great video - love the drone shots!

@Babbledabbledo 5 лет назад

I love this spot in LA! It's been featured in a bunch of Michael Connelly books as well :)

@SubPablum 3 года назад

When I read about a place in Connelly's books I don't know I look it up and this couple has had videos of several of them. I don't know L.A. very well at all really.

@CK90 2 года назад

This was such an awesome episode. I would have ridden the elevator for at least an hour. LOL

@OddityOdysseys 2 года назад

So much fun!

@nathanbugg3221 5 лет назад

I love your quote at the end. You two are great.

@nancybarnhill9235 5 лет назад

Thanks guys!

@johnharris7076 5 лет назад

Y'all r truly awesome escalator And all

@RichardCraniumn 5 лет назад

Just found your channel and love your videos. Very well done

@alyssa4037 5 лет назад

Another amazing vid🤩😍

@reseda11 Год назад

On a side note, Kurt and Courtney had a house up there for bit.

@svnsemi8621 3 года назад

Keep on keeping on, great work!

@mikebettencourt8377 5 лет назад

Love how someone let you ride the elevator.

@metalfatigue Год назад

Anyone who can find a place to park near the High Tower deserves a free ride. But why they expected an elevator to private residences would be unlocked is a mystery.

@serenatwilite4005 2 дня назад

@@metalfatigue Isn't it owned by the city? or is it just owned by the neighborhood association?

@teddyknight4762 Год назад

Hi There! Your both so beautiful! And your video's so fun, so nice, so sweet. I want to take many more trips with you ❤❤❤

@PacificAirwave144 5 лет назад

Recognized it from the vlog thumbnail as being from the movie Dead Again. History from early Hollywood--cool!

@nic4863 5 лет назад

That's so cool.lm a Hollywood native and never been there maybe on my next trip home.

@myraisshort7208 5 лет назад

Always love this

@bunnyfaceface 5 лет назад

Awesome!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

@davidmachado432 2 года назад

Check out the old promotional photos of this place from the 1920's. I've walk the area a number of times but it's still a mysterious place to me. Do the residence hand carry there food in?

@serenatwilite4005 2 дня назад

No, they drive it in, why would they carry it?

@michaeldougfir9807 5 лет назад

Today 4.25.19, I found you guys accidently. This is my 4th video. So I subscribed. I am in rural N.E. California, but my family is from Wrightwood. Obvious attraction, right? And my grandparents lived very near the HOLLYWOODLAND sign. So I decided to track your adventures for a while. There is one amazing thing: you seem to be southern Californians, but you do pretty well respecting property, rules, etc. Good examples are hard to find. I also like your maps, both in your videos and that you use paper ones. OK, that's it see you soon. Michael.

@jorge_rmz 5 лет назад

Great video guys!

@dugroz 5 лет назад

This needs more views!

@boxborolad 5 лет назад

Fun episode!

@richardbinder9662 5 лет назад

I'm new to your awesome channel. Have you checked out the the Houdini Mansion in the Hollywood Hills ? I worked with a metal band in the late 80's in Hollywood. After a show at the Whiskey, the band went to the mansion to party. There were old sofas and chairs everywhere. People were crashed out and having sex in every square foot. No violence ever happened. Just alot of drinking and pot smoking. I'm a big Army veteran and looked out of place, but I knew guitar and had alot of fun. Cool channel. I replied before. .

@TheShornak 5 лет назад

Hey, Miss you two. Nice to see you again

@michaelwalters7333 5 лет назад

Awesome Videos

@OddityOdysseys 5 лет назад

Thank you! :)

@jlile4845 5 лет назад

I always enjoy their interesting videos of often unknown sites. The filming is also always done well along with the editing. Although I wish they would go outside California. I would say they're a cute couple, but it is more her than anything that adds the cuteness factor. But he is really good at telling the back story and other interesting facts.

@bellwitch007 2 года назад

Kurt Cobain’s used to live in one of those homes. The home is abandoned now.

@MrJojo2go 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing this amazing secret!!!! 😶🙃🤓🇨🇦🇵🇭🇺🇸👍🤖

@ejones610 5 лет назад

Thanks for taking us on another great Odyssey guys! The elevator made it on my bucket list of places to visit after I found out Kurt Cobain used to live at 6881 Alta Loma Terrace and he would have use that elevator to get home ( plus the elevator has it's own unique history). He wrote most of In Utero there while living there. He had the Hollywood Bowl right behind his house... I wonder if he could hear concerts from his backyard?

@upanddownadventures 5 лет назад

Do you know how many steps there are to climb to the top?

@OddityOdysseys 5 лет назад

Not sure. It would depend which path you take. There are a couple different options.

@maxiepattie85 5 лет назад

" and... WELCOME BACK TO COOKING DINNER WITH BETH AND DREW!" sponsored by: Tower Elevator Hollywood (shit chickens burning! Dame you Drew!)

@theogdirkdiggler 5 лет назад

"Love in an elevator"

@rjr1227 5 лет назад

Ok.....that elevator is cool.... So who's your camera person?

@OddityOdysseys 5 лет назад

The two of us are filming the episodes as well. :)

@anjachan Год назад

no wonder its gated ... public elevators aren´t so nice 😅

@marcietorres2807 5 лет назад

Kurt Cobain lived up there. The house is condemned now.

@jennifurzoe1302 5 лет назад

Drews quick wit the wit,to bad its at Bethanys expense..sooo keep it up.

@njaneardude 5 лет назад

Love LA tee instead of a tank: no knife? What sort of alternative O.O. is this 😆

@bikevlogla2938 5 лет назад

Omg I ride through that area all the time and I’ve never seen or even heard of it. I like how you guys find the most random things! How long did you guys have to wait for someone to come by and let you in?

@OddityOdysseys 5 лет назад

We planned on camping out for most of the day but the amazing tenant who let us ride the elevator came around 3 hours into the process. We're so grateful she did!

@bikevlogla2938 5 лет назад

Oddity Odysseys that’s funny. Keep it up guys Me and my family always look forward to the 1st Saturday of the month for your videos

@wadeguidry6675 5 лет назад

Kurt and Courtney lived up there in an apartment somewhere.

@ars_moriendi.official 5 лет назад

If it was Me asking to ride the elevator.. I'd have the cops called on Me

@arrjay2410 5 лет назад

Ahhh, to be young and view a set stairs as a "challenge".

@buddbiss6175 5 лет назад

Cool videos and Beth is a cutie!

@semiramisbonaparte1627 5 лет назад

I wonder what floor combo you punch in after you hear the "whoosh" that takes you to the dungeon lol

@andyboothe4377 5 лет назад

Are you a couple?

@lynngreene8876 5 лет назад

I love your videos but why do you always wear I 💙LA/CA shirts?

@Teamcurtisbjj 3 года назад

You missed Kurt Cobain’s housebup there.

@historyhunting_usa4665 5 лет назад

3:16 I think around 33.

@philrabe910 5 лет назад

Ummm. No fire trucks up there? So just watch it burn if there's a kitchen fire? Yikes! It's funny, I used to live right down the hill from there and never even knew.

@markwng 5 лет назад

Dee lightful..

@mistervacation23 4 года назад

looks like a shot tower

@joet255 5 лет назад

I was born at USC medical center in Lincoln Heights lived in Hollywood Ramona & Santa Monica, Kingsley & Santa Monica, Sunset and Normandie then moved to the Valley Van Nuys I fucking love Los Angeles best city in the World