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Culver City History: From a Haunted Hotel to a Celebrity Cemetery

Ever wondered about the background of some of Culver City's favorite landmarks? So did we.

Karen Maze, Neighbor
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Clark Gable swaggered down Culver City streets. "The Wizard of Oz" munchkins resided in the "haunted" Culver Hotel during filming. And "Put the Blame on Mame" Rita Hayworth herself lies in Holy Cross Mortuary and Cemetery.

Click on the pictures below to learn more about the historical buildings and landmarks that add to Culver City's charm and legacy. 

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