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History:

1717 N. Normandie Avenue was the home of actor Robert Kortman at the time of the 1930 US census. Kortman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1887. He said that he had been in the United States Cavalry which taught him his ability on horseback. As a result, he was featured in the early westerns beginning in 1915, especially tales associated with William S. Hart. He was a prolific character actor during the entire silent era, and transitioned successfully into sound, again in westerns notably as villains in several successfully serials. By the time of his retirement from film early in the 1950s, he had been featured in 274 movies. He passed away in 1967 in Long Beach, California.
1930 Census:

1717 N. Normandie Avenue (rents for $65 per month): 1) Robert F. Kortman, renter and head of household; white married male 42 years of age; married at age 25; born in New York; parents born in New York; an actor in motion pictures. 2) Gonda L. Kortman, wife; white married female 27 years of age;married at age 21; born in Kentucky; father born in Illinois, mother in Missouri; not working. (ED 19-59;Page 4; Lines 35-36).

1930 Census:
1717 N. Normandie Avenue (rents for $65 per month): 1) Robert F. Kortman, renter and head of household; white married male 42 years of age; married at age 25; born in New York; parents born in New York; an actor in motion pictures. 2) Gonda L. Kortman, wife; white married female 27 years of age; married at age 21; born in Kentucky; father born in Illinois, mother in Missouri; not working. (ED 19-59; Page 4; Lines 35-36).