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A signed "Images of America Culver City" historical book by Julie Lugo Cerra, City of Culver City's Honorary Historian.

A great read for those of you who are either seasoned Culver City residents, or new to the "Heart of Screenland."

"Part Mayberry and part Peyton Place, Culver City has provided the backdrop for Gone with the Wind, Citizen Kane, The Wizard of Oz, Men In Black, Jerry Maguire, "The Andy Griffith Show," "Batman," "Lassie," and the films of Laurel & Hardy. Gwen Verdon grew up here, and so did The Little Rascals. Gene Kelly sang in the rain. Harrison Ford commanded Air Force One. But before glitz and glamour set up shop, the open fields of Culver City were peacefully inhabited by the Gabrielino Indians. Spanish grazing grants of 1819 set the stage for development, and in 1913, Harry Culver announced his ambition to found a city. Two years later, Thomas Ince broke ground on Culver City's first major studio. A star was born. Images of America: Culver City guides you on a VIP back lot tour of a movie town's pioneering moments."

Author Julie Lugo Cerra is a sixth-generation Californian with family ties dating back to the founding of the pueblo of Los Angeles.

 Items in this basket include: "Heart of Screenland" license plate cover, Historical Culver City Note Card Set, and Two Historical Postcards.

Basket also includes a Gift Certificate for a guided group walking tour of Sony Pictures Entertainment's Studio lot for 2 people. It is a 2 hour tour, giving you a rare glimpse of Old Hollywood's glory days... a sneak peek at current movie and television making in action... and a first hand preview of the high-tech movie innovations on the horizon. This is the studio where movie history was made, in Culver City... the original "Heart of Screenland."

Tour certificate expires: 4/30/13. Children over 12 years of age are welcome. Every adult must bring a valid government-issued picture I.D., ie., driver's license or passport. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the tour. Reservations are necessary: see certificate.