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BEFORE THE 101

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

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Streamline Moderne home in Los Angeles under construction in 1936

Streamline Moderne home in Los Angeles under construction in 1936

1530 Easterly Terrace: Skinner House by William Kesling

The Skinner House was one of two dozen designed by architect William Kesling in the Silver Lake area between 1935 and 1937.

Mar 28

Mysterious Streamline Moderne at Hollywood and Cahuenga

Mysterious Streamline Moderne at Hollywood and Cahuenga

Mysterious Streamline Moderne at Hollywood and Cahuenga

The 90-year saga of the Streamline Moderne at Hollywood and Cahuenga.

Sep 27, 2023

Secret Streamline Moderne on Hollywood Boulevard

Secret Streamline Moderne on Hollywood Boulevard

Secret Streamline Moderne on Hollywood Boulevard

In 1935, Morgan, Walls, and Clements gave 6363-69 Hollywood Boulevard a modern facelift.

Aug 29, 2023

Peacock Alley: The Pride of Vine Street

Peacock Alley: The Pride of Vine Street

Peacock Alley: The Pride of Vine Street

Decades before Capitol Records arrived on Vine Street, the block north of Hollywood Boulevard was projected to be Peacock Alley, a...

Dec 20, 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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