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

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6937 Vanland: Hollywood Castle’s Fairytale History

This storybook castle in the Hollywood Hills has its very own fairytale: Often associated with Roland E. Hill, the architect of Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, 6937 Vanland Trail is actually from the imagination of its original owner, Kelsey Wellington Cook. 6937 Vanland Trail The actor-turned-LAPD deputy built his young family’s dream home around 1936, in between the births of his sons Clive Wayne and Christopher Robin (perhaps named after Winnie the Pooh’s best friend?

Feb 18, 2025

Wolf’s Lair: Hollywood’s Famous Castle

Wolf’s Lair: Hollywood’s Famous Castle

Wolf’s Lair: Hollywood’s Famous Castle

Wolf’s Lair is a Hollywood storybook castle with quite a legendary tale.

Mar 6, 2024

Hollywood’s Hidden Storybook Cottage

Hollywood’s Hidden Storybook Cottage

Hollywood’s Hidden Storybook Cottage

Go inside the whimsical storybook cottage at 2244 Vista Del Mar Avenue in the Hollywood Hills.

Jan 10, 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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