<p>The classic Hollywood sign has gotten a facelift.</p><br /><p>For the last ten weeks, work crews have stripped off the old paint and all existing coatings, removing signs of wear and tear and old age. </p><br /><p>Crews then applied two fresh coats of white paint, allowing the Hollywood sign to once again shine like a star.</p><br /><p>Sherwin-Williams and The Hollywood Sign Trust funded the project for the benefit of the City and its Department of Recreation and Parks, as well as Sign fans around the world.</p><br /><p>The sign was built in 1923 as an advertisement for Hollywoodland, an upscale real estate development.</p><br /><p>Over the years it has become a west-coast phenomenon, standing as a glamorous symbol for Hollywood and its lifestyle.</p>
