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BEFORE THE 101

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

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Grand Opening of the Hollywood Roosevelt’s Pool

Grand Opening of the Hollywood Roosevelt’s Pool

Grand Opening of the Hollywood Roosevelt’s Pool

In 1950, the Hollywood Roosevelt expanded with a million-dollar tropical resort and pool.

Jul 4, 2024

Miss Hollywood 1939

Miss Hollywood 1939

Miss Hollywood 1939

On Dec. 29, 1938, Iris Waltrip was crowned Miss Hollywood! The 18-year-old high school senior — who was actually from Glendale — unanimously beat out four other finalists, whittled down from a pool of 1,000 contestants, at the Roosevelt Hotel. Miss Hollywood 1939, Iris Waltrip (USC) Clad in a white satin swimsuit “and a charming smile,” the 5'4" stunner was noted for being 114 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Dec 29, 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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