251 N Bristol Ave
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Sep 28, 2020

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Airbnb

For the 30th anniversary of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith and Airbnb combine to let fans of the TV show stay overnight in the house. Visitors will only be charged $30 a night, and the house also contains Fresh Prince memorabilia. The video attached gives more insight and also provides a house tour given by Will Smith.

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Sep 28, 2020

Jun 10, 2011

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251 N Bristol Ave, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Sep 10, 1990

Allison Branch

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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The house at 251 N Bristol Ave was used for the exterior shots of the Banks' house in the TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The shots for the interior of the house was filmed on a soundstage.

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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The house at 251 N Bristol Ave was used for the exterior shots of the Banks' house in the TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The shots for the interior of the house was filmed on a soundstage.

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Sep 10, 1990

Jul 06, 1978

Allison Branch

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1978 ad

This for-sale ad, placed in The Los Angeles Times, advertises the home and give dates for an open house.

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1978 ad

This for-sale ad, placed in The Los Angeles Times, advertises the home and give dates for an open house.

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Jul 01, 1977

Allison Branch

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Death of Inez Kellems

Inez Kellems died in 1977, leaving behind her husband, Jesse Kellems, and their son Randolph. The rest of the obituary details the date and time for her funeral service.

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Death of Inez Kellems

Inez Kellems died in 1977, leaving behind her husband, Jesse Kellems, and their son Randolph. The rest of the obituary details the date and time for her funeral service.

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Jul 01, 1977

Sep 13, 1962

Allison Branch

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Jesse Kellems Feted

A celebration was held for Jesse Kellems' 70th birthday. At this point, he had been a minister for 52 years, and the event also celebrated the 33rd wedding anniversary of Jesse and Inez Kellems.

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Jesse Kellems Feted

A celebration was held for Jesse Kellems' 70th birthday. At this point, he had been a minister for 52 years, and the event also celebrated the 33rd wedding anniversary of Jesse and Inez Kellems.

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May 15, 1952

Allison Branch

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Maytime Garden Tea

This article describes a Maytime Garden Tea hosted by the Women's Guild of the Westwood Hills Christian Church at the Kellems' home.

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Maytime Garden Tea

This article describes a Maytime Garden Tea hosted by the Women's Guild of the Westwood Hills Christian Church at the Kellems' home.

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May 15, 1952

Apr 19, 1950

Allison Branch

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1950 Census

The 1950 census tells us that in 1950, Jesse Kellams (age 56), his wife Inez (age 43), and their son Randolph (age 9), lived in the house at 251 N Bristol. With them is a servant, Palmira Perez (age 50). They are listed on lines 3-6.

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Oct 30, 1949

Allison Branch

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1949 ad

The house was for sale again in 1949, with this advertisement describing the house in great detail.

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1949 ad

The house was for sale again in 1949, with this advertisement describing the house in great detail.

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Oct 30, 1949

Sep 22, 1940

Allison Branch

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Harry Arnheim sells to Howard Lang

In late 1940, Harry Arnheim sold the house to Howard Lang, a movie producer. The article also mentions that Howard Lang has been making improvements to the house.

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Harry Arnheim sells to Howard Lang

In late 1940, Harry Arnheim sold the house to Howard Lang, a movie producer. The article also mentions that Howard Lang has been making improvements to the house.

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Jun 09, 1940

Allison Branch

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1940 Ad

This for-sale ad, placed in The Los Angeles Times, details the house. It describes the house as a 2-floor colonial-style home on a corner lot. It also comes at a "sacrifice price."

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1940 Ad

This for-sale ad, placed in The Los Angeles Times, details the house. It describes the house as a 2-floor colonial-style home on a corner lot. It also comes at a "sacrifice price."

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Jun 09, 1940

May 03, 1940

Allison Branch

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1940 Census

As of May 1940, Harry Arnheim (age 49), his wife Vette (age 42), and their daughter Doris Byers (age 17) lived in the house. A servant also lived with them, a maid named Evelyn Brown. They are listed in lines 55-58.

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Jun 10, 2011

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Sep 10, 1990

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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Jul 06, 1978

Jul 06, 1978

1978 ad

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Jul 01, 1977

Death of Inez Kellems

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Sep 13, 1962

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Jesse Kellems Feted

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May 15, 1952

Maytime Garden Tea

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Harry Arnheim sells to Howard Lang

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251 N Bristol Ave
Los Angeles, California, USA

Preserving home history
starts with you.

Share what you know,
and discover more.

Share what you know,
and discover more.

12305 5th Helena Drive12305 5th Helena Drive
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12444 Rochedale Lane12444 Rochedale Lane
Los Angeles, California, USA

400 S Saltair Ave400 S Saltair Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA

1831 Old Ranch Road1831 Old Ranch Road
Los Angeles, CA, USA

12221 Dorothy Street12221 Dorothy St
Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA

1501 Will Rogers State Park Road1501 Will Rogers State Park Road
Pacific Palisades, CA, USA

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Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA

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Los Angeles, CA, USA

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1002 22nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA