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BEFORE THE 101

Hollywood’s first 50 years, until the freeway paved paradise in 1954

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Fred C. Thomson Building: The Court of the Olive Tree

Fred C. Thomson Building: The Court of the Olive Tree

Fred C. Thomson Building: The Court of the Olive Tree

Through an archway on Sunset Boulevard is the Court of the Olive Tree, named for the sapling planted here in 1927.

Oct 9, 2024

Marilyn Monroe’s Childhood Home

Marilyn Monroe’s Childhood Home

Marilyn Monroe’s Childhood Home

Marilyn Monroe’s troubled childhood had a brief bright spot in 1933, when her mother purchased a home near the Hollywood Bowl.

May 31, 2024

Prudence Yarn Shop

Prudence Yarn Shop

Prudence Yarn Shop

In the 1930s, Hollywood women shopped for the latest knit trends at the boutique at 6521 Hollywood Boulevard.

Mar 13, 2024

Baine Building: Hollywood’s First Penthouse

Baine Building: Hollywood’s First Penthouse

Baine Building: Hollywood’s First Penthouse

Go inside the historic Baine Building and Hollywood's first penthouse at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Whitley Avenue.

Dec 14, 2023

About the Creator

Before the 101 is the brainchild of Kathleen Perricone

A mid-century enthusiast, Kathleen was born about 50 years too late. Fortunately, as a history buff she gets to live in the past.

The Hollywood resident is a published author who has written about influential figures such as John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Barack Obama, Anne Frank, Taylor Swift, and dozens more.

Over the past two decades, she's also worked as a celebrity news editor in New York City as well as for Yahoo!, Ryan Seacrest Productions, and a reality TV family who shall remain nameless.

for inquiries, please contact: BeforeThe101@gmail.com

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