Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: American Gothic or the Hollywood sign?
The Hollywood sign came first, in 1923 (built). American Gothic followed 7 years later, in 1930 (painted).
- Second1930
American Gothic
painting · paintedThe models for American Gothic, painted in 1930, were Grant Wood's sister and his dentist.
- First1923
The Hollywood sign
landmark · builtThe Hollywood sign went up in 1923 reading HOLLYWOODLAND, as an advert for new houses.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.