List of halls and walks of fame

In other cases, the hall of fame is more figurative and consists of a list of names of noteworthy people and their achievements and contributions.

The lists are maintained by an organization or community, and may be national, state, local, or private.

The term "hall of fame" first appeared in German with the Ruhmeshalle, built in 1853 in Munich.

Inspired by the Ruhmeshalle, the English-language term was popularised in the United States by the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, a sculpture gallery completed in 1900 and officially dedicated in 1901.

[2] At least 13 writers' halls of fame exist in the United States alone, or at least 10 besides four songwriters' ones listed above in "Music" section.

Hollywood Walk of Fame , in Los Angeles, California, where honorees are named on plaques surrounded by stars
Walhalla hall-of-fame temple, Germany
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , Cleveland, Ohio
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts
Pro Football Hall of Fame , Canton, Ohio
Hall of Fame for Great Americans , New York
The Vyborg Walk of Actor's Fame along the Krepostnaya Street in Vyborg, Russia