Hollywood has never been particularly good at standing still. Storefronts change, buildings disappear, and familiar corners become something new.

Which makes the places that stay all the more interesting.

Take First Baptist Church of Hollywood on Selma Avenue. Its story began in 1903—before the Hollywood Sign, the Walk of Fame, or the movie-premiere crowds. And it is still part of neighborhood life today.

There is more to this landmark than you might expect. Read the full story to see why.

You know that castle-looking place above Hollywood Boulevard? The one you catch a glimpse of and wonder about?

That is Yamashiro. And the view is only the beginning.

Behind its gates are gardens, koi ponds, and a century-old estate with a story that nearly came to an end. Long before it became a restaurant, this hillside landmark was somebody's extraordinary idea of home.

Come discover the mountain palace hiding in plain sight.

You know the Hollywood Roosevelt. It has been watching over Hollywood Boulevard for almost a century.

But here is the part I love: the Academy Awards began inside this hotel, and the first ceremony looked nothing like the spectacle we know today.

In 1929, around 270 guests gathered for dinner, tickets cost $5, and the awards took about 15 minutes. No televised red carpet. Just Hollywood making history.

Step inside the night the Oscars were born.