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BEFORE THE 101

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

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Was Norma Talmadge’s Hollywood Home “Jinxed”?

Was Norma Talmadge’s Hollywood Home “Jinxed”?

Was Norma Talmadge’s Hollywood Home “Jinxed”?

Everyone who lived under the red-tile roof at 7269 Hollywood Boulevard suffered some misfortune, from divorce to death.

Jan 6, 2025

Wattles Mansion: Hollywood’s Last Remaining Estate

Wattles Mansion: Hollywood’s Last Remaining Estate

Wattles Mansion: Hollywood’s Last Remaining Estate

Built in 1907, Wattles Mansion once boasted four themed gardens and was an original Hollywood tourist attraction.

Feb 26, 2024

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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