Hobart Johnstone Whitley

Biography

Hobart Johnstone Whitley (1847–1931) was instrumental in transforming the dreams of a budding Hollywood community into a celebrated reality, applying vision and determination to real estate development that shaped the city’s future. His projects honored the landscape while promoting opportunity for countless families and businesses.

Beyond his ventures in land planning, he treasured the civic engagements that knit people together into thriving neighborhoods, and his legacy grows deeper with every new generation that walks the streets he helped design. Whitley is remembered for his keen foresight and generous civic energy.