About

History:

Irish singer Sinead O’Connor bought and lived in the house for a few months. She donated the house to the Red Cross. (Source: Los Angeles Times, 12/1/92, F2.)
Listed at $949,000 in November, 1999. Original redwood shingle siding painted yellow in 1999. Garden shed behind garage converted to Accessory Dwelling Unit in 2000s.

1930 census:
2649 N. Commonwealth Avenue: (Value: $15,000): 1) Harry V. Welch, owner and head of household; 46 year old white married male; married at age 31; born in Colorado; parents born in Ohio; a metallurgist in the metal industry. 2) Margaret E. Welch, wife; 44 year old white married female; married at age 28; born in Wisconsin; parents born in Pennsylvania; not working. 3) Harry V. Welch, Jr., son; 13 year old white male; in school; born in California. 4) Graem P. Welch, son; 12 year old white male; in school; born in California. 5) Theresa E. Welch, daughter; 6 year old white female; in school; born in California. 6) Clara E. Engle, mother-in-law; 69 year old female widow; born in Pennsylvania; parents born in Pennsylvania; not working.
1940 Census:

2649 Commonwealth Avenue (estimated value $15,000): 1) Harry V. Welch, head of household; 57 years old white married male; born in Colorado; chemical engineer in manufacturing dust collectors earning over $5,000. 2) Margaret E. Welch, wife; 53 years old white married female; born in Wisconsin; not working. 3) Harry V. Welch, Jr., son; 23 years old white single male; born in California; in school. 4) Grame Welch, son; 22 year old white single male; born in California; in school. 5) Theresa Welch, daughter; 16 year old white single female; born in California; in school.