About

History:

Architect was John Robert Harris, prominent in Los Angeles. Among his important commissions were the Bing Crosby house in North Hollywood (1938), and the George Vanderbilt mansion in Mount Shasta, California (1946). This is a particularly fine example of the Spanish style.

1940 Census:
1940 Serrano Avenue (Value $8,500): 1) John D. Farneman, head of household; white married male 55 years of age; born in Indiana; broker in real estate. 2) Ethel Farneman, wife; white married female 47 years of age; born in Indiana; music teacher at home; earns $936. 3) Homer Farneman, son; white single male 21 years of age; born in Indiana; in school.