by Patricia Lombard May 16, 2025

Pawn Shop project on Melrose captures moment in time

Community members, city leaders and representatives of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce came together at the northwest corner of Melrose Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard on June 5 to celebrate progress at the Pawn Shop, a community sports bar that is currently under construction, and to mark the date by burying a time capsule. Owner Diego Torres-Palma welcomed guests and thanked the community and the city for their support. The Pawn Shop, which is located at the site of the former Brothers Collateral pawn shop, is planning to open in March 2026.