About

History:
The designer of this Spanish Revival home was Percy Parke Lewis , a well known architect whose most important commissions were the Fox Westwood Village Theatre (1931), R. W. Hickman House (1930), and St. Albans Episcopal Church in Westwood(1930).

P. P. Lewis, architect.

1930 Census:

2026 No. Alexandria Avenue (Value: $50,000): 1) James A. S. Furlonge, owner and head of household; 40 year old white married male; born in Ireland; parents born in Ireland; to US in 1903, a naturalized citizen; a bonds manager. 2) Alyse F. Furlonge, wife; 38 year old white married female; born in Tennessee; parents born in Tennessee; not working. (19th ED, page 6A; lines 25-26).

1940 Census:

2026 Alexandria Avenue (Rents for $60): 1) Hal D. Crain, head of household; white married male 48 years of age; born in Kansas; music teacher at home; earns $1,800. 2) Lily Crain, wife; white married female 40 years of age; born in Portugal; not working. 3) John T. Crain, son; white single male 15 years of age; born in New York; in school. 4) Francis D. Crain, son; white male 9 years of age; born in California; in school. 5) James Furlonge, lodger; white divorced male 55 years of age; born in Ireland; jobber in artificial flowers. (ED 60-82; Page 3B; Lines 62-66).

2026 Alexandria Avenue, Rear (Rents for $30): 1) J. Kenneth Steiner, head of household; white married male 27 years of age; born in Minnesota; painting contractor, own business. 2) Roberta L. Steiner, wife; white married female 24 years of age; born in New York; not working. (ED 60-82; Page 3B; Lines 67-68).

1950 Census:

2026 Alexandria Avenue: 1) Palteser Brukner, head of household; white married male 48 years of age; born in Poland; naturalized; works as a Reverend.  (ED 66-381; Page 73; Line 3).