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Brought to you by [delta_logo] Capitol Records Building Morse Code Los Angeles, California The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades. Been Here? 736 Want to Visit? 328 [blank-11b9] View all photos The Capitol Records building. Downtowngal/cc by-sa 3.0 [745px-Capi] The Capitol Records building. Downtowngal/cc by-sa 3.0 [CapitolRec] The Capitol Records building from Hollywood Boulevard. JGKlein/public domain [Aerial_Cap] The Capitol Records building. Jelson25/public domain Been Here? 736 Want to Visit? 328 Capitol Records Building Morse Code Copy Link Facebook Twitter Reddit Flipboard Pocket Top Places in Los Angeles Los Feliz murder mansion Los Feliz Murder Mansion Los Angeles, California --------------------------------------------------------------------- Waldorf Hotel Apartments Los Angeles, California --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tempest Freerunning Academy Los Angeles, California See All This iconic Los Angeles landmark has been emitting secret messages since it opened. However, only those with a keen eye for Morse code can decipher what they say. It was the former president of Capitol Records, Alan Livingston, who got the idea to have the light on top of the building send out a signal in Morse code. The word chosen for this secret message was "Hollywood." When the building opened in 1956, Samuel Morse's granddaughter Leila Morse had the honor of turning the light on. The light has been sending out the same message ever since--with a few exceptions. The year 1992 marked the 50th anniversary of Capitol Records, and to celebrate this, the message was changed to "Capitol 50" for the whole year. It was then changed back and it would take another decade until it was changed again. Prior to a Katy Perry album release, it was changed to "Katy Perry. Prism. October 22, 2013," a message left for anyone to read, but no one noticed. The light on top of the Capitol Records building keeps sending out Morse code signals even today. Anyone who passes can read the message being sent out and just maybe, with a little luck, even be the first one to learn about an upcoming album release. Know Before You Go The Capitol Records building is located on Vine Street, just a block away from Hollywood Boulevard. 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Sponsored by Tastemade [blank-11b9] codes records music history secret Community Contributors hrnick Added By hrnick CDVV86 Edited by CDVV86 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Edit this listing Make an Edit Add Photos --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources * https://www.capitolrecordsbuilding.com/ about-the-capitol-records-building * http://www.contactmusic.com/katy-perry/news/ katy-perry-pulls-off-morse-code-coup-at-capitol_3907113 * https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7580391/ capitol-records-75th-anniversary-walk-of-fame-star-katy-perry * https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitol_Records_Building [blank-11b9c95a68e295dddd0ea924647536578ce285b2c8469a223c01df1ff3166] 1750 Vine St Los Angeles, California United States 34.1031, -118.3262 View on Google Maps Visit Website Nearby Hollywood Tower Apartments 0.17 miles The Museum of Death 0.30 miles Chase Mosaic Movie Montages 0.33 miles Want to see fewer ads? 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