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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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Hollywood Sign 1941

Hollywood Sign 1941

4 Tragic Deaths at the Hollywood Sign

Peg Entwistle isn’t the only person to meet a tragic end up at the Hollywood Sign.

5 days ago

Why the Hollywood Sign Once Had a Pool

Why the Hollywood Sign Once Had a Pool

Why the Hollywood Sign Once Had a Pool

In the 1940s, Don Lee's experimental television station operated from the top of the Hollywood Sign.

Jun 30, 2025

Hollywoodland sign H

Hollywoodland sign H

Mysterious “H” in the Hollywood Hills Explained

In the 1920s, there was another “H” west of the Hollywoodland sign.

Jun 16, 2025

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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