The History of Hollywood By natal Jun 15, 1850 Europeans arrived in the middle of the 19th century Europeans arrived in the middle of the 19th century Aug 17, 1853 one small house Europeans started to build house Dec 31, 1870 There were villages and farms Jun 15, 1886 Area called Hollywood Jun 16, 1900 Hollywood was a small town Sep 18, 1910 First film made: IN OLD CALIFORNIA