Whether you prefer a box or a bench, the Hollywood Bowl experience has been a beloved Southern California tradition for generations. And we owe it all to a balloon-loving architect from early Los Angeles.

Walking tour location: Get a good look at all the seats and the Bowl's balloon shape from in front of the Pool Circle or anywhere else inside the amphitheater

Take the walking tour, see archival photos, and more: first100years.hollywoodbowl.com

Join us at the Hollywood Bowl this summer for our 100-year celebration: hollywoodbowl.com/calendar