Charles E. Toberman
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Charles Edward Toberman (February 23, 1880 ā November 10, 1981) was a real estate developer and stenographer who developed landmarks in Hollywood, California, including the Hollywood Bowl, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, El Capitan Theatre,[1] the Roosevelt Hotel, the Grauman's Egyptian Theatre and the Hollywood Masonic Temple.[2] Toberman, along with H. J. Whitley has been called 'the Father of Hollywood'.[3]
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Charles Edward Toberman | |
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Born | (1880-02-23)February 23, 1880 Seymour, Texas, U.S. |
Died | November 10, 1981(1981-11-10) (aged 101) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
Occupation | Real estate developer |
Spouse | Josephine Washburn Bullock |
Children | 3 |
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