Culver City, CA
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About Culver City
- • Marilyn Monroe lived in Culver City during her early acting career.
- • Helms Bakery, famed for its 'Whistle Stop' delivery, originated here.
- • Silent film studios established in the early 1900s put it on the map.
- • Culver City has a sister city relationship with Uruapan, Mexico.
- • The Ballona Creek flood control project dramatically altered the landscape.
- • It's named after founder Harry Culver, established in 1917.
- • With 40,777 residents, it's smaller than neighboring Santa Monica.
- • Sitting at 98 feet, it's relatively flat compared to other LA areas.
- • Entertainment and media production are major industries.
- • There's a vibrant, artsy feel with a mix of old and new.
- • The Los Angeles Lakers, a short drive away, won multiple championships downtown.
- • The Rose Bowl, nearby in Pasadena, hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup Final.