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BEFORE THE 101

Hollywood’s first 50 years, until the freeway changed history — and defined the future

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The First to Go (1925-1948)

The First to Go (1925-1948)

The First to Go (1925-1948)

As planning began for the Hollywood Freeway, many of the homes that stood in the way of progress were acquired by the state and then...

Sep 3, 2022

Heartbreak House (1922-1952)

Heartbreak House (1922-1952)

Heartbreak House (1922-1952)

The last home to be torn down for the freeway was amongst the first to go up in Whitley Heights: 6787 Whitley Terrace, otherwise known as...

Sep 2, 2022

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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