The
Hollywood Walk of Fame is the sidewalk along
Hollywood Boulevard[] in
Hollywood,
California, which is embedded with over 2000 bronze stars featuring the names of celebrities from film and television. The Walk of Fame runs north to south on Hollywood Blvd. from
Gower[] to
La Brea[], and east to west on
Vine Street[] between
Yucca and
Sunset Boulevard.
Created in 1958, the Walk of Fame has become a tribute to artists working within the entertainment industry, both in front and behind the cameras. Honorees receive a star based on career achievements, as well as their charitable and civic contributions. Joanne Woodward received the first star on the Walk of Fame on February 9, 1960.
- Official site (http://hollywoodchamber.net/walkoffame/frameset.html)