Johnny Grant Post Office Dedicated in Hollywood

Councilmember LaBonge joined Congresswoman Diane Watson, actress Angie Dickinson and family and friends of the late Johnny Grant to dedicate the historic Hollywood Station Post Office to the late radio and television personality and producer.
Johnny Grant, a two-time Emmy winner, tirelessly promoted Hollywood locally and around the world. He was a smiling presence at community functions, including the unveiling of new stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also played host to red carpet arrivals at the Oscars and produced the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. Grant claimed his mission in life was to bring the Hollywood story to everyone.
In 1980, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce named him Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, a title he cherished until the day his death in 2008.
"Johnny would have been 87 years young yesterday, so this is a great day to celebrate him," said Councilmember LaBonge. "By dedicating the Hollywood Post Office to him, we are honoring Johnny for who he was: a great Angel of the City of Angels and an Angel of Hollywood."
Hollywood Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1937 under the Works Progress Administration and contains a magnificent wood relief sculpture titled "Horsemen," that was commissioned under the Treasury Relief Art Project.