About

A. H. Stibier (Stibolt), architect.

Remodeled.

History:

Prior to remodeling, this was a whimsically designed house in the spirit of the “witch’s house” in Beverly Hills.
Herbert B. Claflin was an LFIA Director from 1927 to 1936.

1930 census:
2645 N. Commonwealth Avenue: (Value: $23,000): 1) Herbert B. Claflin, owner and head of household; 53 year old white married male; married at age 24; born in Massachusetts; parents born in Vermont; a salesman of general merchandise. 2) Edith P. Claflin, wife; 50 year old white married female; married at age 20; born in Massachusetts; parents born in Massachusetts; not working. 3) Mansfield Claflin, son; 32 year old single white male; born in Massachusetts; not working.

1940 Census:
2645 Commonwealth Avenue (Value $10,000): 1) Herbert V. Claflin, head of household; white 64 year old widower; born in Massachusetts; a salesman for a paper products manufacturer; earns $2,300.