About

F. M. Syler, architect.

1930 census:
2310 Observatory Avenue (Value: $14,000): 1) Philip R. Johnson, owner and head of household; 45 year old white married male; married at age 27; born in Illinois; father born in Illinois, mother in Iowa; a real estate agent. 2) Helen Johnson, wife; 38 year old white married female; married at age 20; born in Nebraska, father born in New York, mother in Maine; not working. 3) Parley M. Johnson, son; 17 year old single white male; born in California; not working.

1940 Census:
2310 Observatory Avenue (Rents for $60): 1) Harold V. Avery, head of household; white married male 40 years of age; born in Illinois; salesman, wholesale chemicals. 2) Rose B. Avery, wife; white married female 38 years of age; born in Italy; not working. 3) Bettina R. Avery, daughter; white female 13 years of age; born in Illinois; in school. 4) Nancy R. Avery, daughter; white female 9 years of age; born in Illinois; in school. 5) Mayme Valva, mother-in-law; white married female 42 years of age; born in Italy; dressmaker in a department store. 6) Philip Valva, nephew; white single male 18 years of age; born in Illinois; in school.