Who Owns The Name, 'Sunset Strip'?

West Hollywood claims that areas outside its jurisdiction have no right to use the 'Sunset Strip' designation.

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August 17, 2004, 5:00 AM PDT

"West Hollywood (CA) leaders claim they are merely protecting their city's most identifiable asset by taking steps to prevent Los Angeles from hijacking the Sunset Strip's aura. Brad Burlingame, president of the West Hollywood Convention and Visitors Bureau, said he cringed last month when a story about West Hollywood's landmark Sunset Strip hotel, the Argyle, was datelined 'Hollywood' by the New York Times."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: W. Hollywood Stakes Claim to Sunset Strip

Monday, August 16, 2004 in The Los Angeles Times

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