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Includes 2141 N. Commonwealth Avenue

1940 Census:
2139 Commonwealth Avenue (Rents for $50): 1) Thomas Ward, head of household; white married male 53 years of age; born in Wisconsin; employment director, telephone company; earns more than $5,000. 2) Mae Ward, wife; white married female 52 years of age; born in South Dakota; not working. 3) Thomas Ward, Jr., son; white single male 29 years of age; born in South Dakota; lineman, telephone company; earns $2,080.

2141 Commonwealth Avenue (Rents for $55): 1) Dorothy Spring, head of household; white widow 43 years of age; born in Iowa; clerk, garage door manufacturing; earns $1,040. 2) Leal Scott, sister; white widow 49 years of age; born in Iowa; clerk, Board of Education; earns $1,560. 3) Robert Scott, nephew; white single male 15 years of age; born in California; in school.