When Hollywood was founded in 1925, its developer imagined a glamorous resort city. In part one, we revisit the Hollywood Beach Resort Hotel — and how it shaped the early identity of Hollywood.
Also in this episode: Before Hollywood existed, a segregated Black neighborhood called Liberia was already there. We explore how Jim Crow laws shaped life in Hollywood — and how Liberia’s legacy is remembered today.
From Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade, 11 cities are celebrating their centennials in 2025 and 2026. SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News' series "History We Call Home" spotlights the moments, ideas and people that made these cities part of our community's fabric over the past century.