Perched above Hollywood Boulevard, Whitley Heights is one of Los Angeles’ most storied hillside neighborhoods. Developed in the early 1920s by H.J. Whitley —often called the “Father of Hollywood”—the enclave was designed as a Mediterranean-style retreat for the film industry’s rising stars. Winding streets, dramatic staircases, and classic homes gave the area an old-world elegance that stood apart from the growing city below. A 1920s view of Whitley Terrace - today's view is