Hollywood Sign was saved thanks to Playboy boss

Playboy boss Hugh Hefner finally become the savior of Hollywood sign which is considered iconic symbol of Tinseltown. Hefner donated the final amount needed fundraiser, Trust for Public Land before the deadline given for the purchase of land Cahuenga Peak that will be sold at a real estate developer. With the generosity of the Hollywood sign Hefner was saved from eviction.

Boss magazine 84-year-old man was giving a donation of U.S. $ 900,000. As quoted from the site campaign for The Trust for Public Land, savehollywoodland.org, Hefner himself has said that he considers this board as the beginning of his dream. "Dreams and fantasies of my childhood came from movies, and images that were created in Hollywood had a big influence on my life and Playboy. As I said before, the Hollywood sign is his Eiffel Tower Hollywood and I'm glad I could help preserve this important cultural part."

Previously, the governor of California Arnold Schwarzengger who also had been a part of Hollywood come to give support in an effort to purchase the hill where the establishment of the Hollywood sign it. Schwarzengger said that if the Hollywood sign a symbol that has been very well known in California. He recalled how glitter of Hollywood has been invited to leave his hometown in Austria. Schwarzengger migrate to the U.S. with little money just to pursue his dream to be an actor.

By fulfilling the target of U.S. $ 12.5 million was Cahuenga Peak successfully bought from this land owner, Fox River Financial Services. Will Rogers, chairman of the Trust for Public Land spoke of his gratitude to all parties, especially Hefner has provided assistance in the final moments. After this, the Hollywood sign will be protected forever and be a part of Griffith Park.

Fund-raising campaign was conducted Save The Peak City Council Member Tom LaBonge and community organization Trust for Public Land since February to buy Cahuenga Peak, the hill where the establishment of the Hollywood sign. Of investors from Chicago, Fox River Financial Services was originally given a deadline until 14 April for the payment of U.S. $ 12.5 million, which has been agreed as the purchase price. But because the fund has not been collected, the payment deadline postponed to 30 April.

Previously, Tiffany & Co.. Aileen Getty Foundation and contribute. Getty donate U.S. $ 500,000, until the remaining deficiencies to reach U.S. $ 12.5 million living U.S. $ 1 million. Finally, the deficiency is covered thanks Hefner gives U.S. 900,000 USD. In 1978, the Playboy boss was to contribute to the development board's iconic. And after 32 years had passed, he now come back to save the Hollywood sign. (KPL / actress)