About

A. J. Ray, owner, architect.

1940 Census:
1914 Taft Avenue (Value $8,000): 1) Eveline W. Smith, head of household; white widow 62 years of age; born in Indiana; not working. 2) Guy A. Nichon, lodger; white married male 56 years of age; born in Minnesota; manufacturer agent various; earns $1,400. 3) Pearl J. Nichon, lodger; white married female 47 years of age; born in Iowa; practical nurse, private home; earns $495.

1914 Taft Avenue–upper (Rents for $35): 1) William H. Dickerson, head of household; white married male 27 years of age; born in Texas; contractor, painting. 2) Virginia E. Dickerson, wife; white married female 31 years of age; born in California; not working.