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5163 Franklin: House of Good Fortune

Jun 14, 2025
2 min read

5163 Franklin Avenue is a home that radiates good vibes — thanks in part to a young girl born on Friday the 13th.


5163 Franklin tarot card painted ceiling
French artist Claire Tabouret painted tarot cards on the ceiling panels (Kathleen Perricone)

Josephine Frances Conrin was 11-years-old in 1924 when her parents Joseph and Jessie built this Spanish architectural gem in Los Feliz (currently for sale for $2.9 million). Enrolled at the nearby Immaculate Heart school, she excelled at golf, winning several championships and even setting a course record (79) at the Hollywood Country Club.

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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. 

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