About

History:

“V. D. Hedden has prepared plans and is taking bids from subcontractors for the erection of a two-story Spanish style residence for himself. 10-room, 3-bath, frame and stucco construction, clay tile roof, pine trim, oak floors, tiled bathrooms, unit gas heating. Cost: 18,000.” (Source: sw b&c, 02/10/28, p.57, em)

1930 census:
3605 Lowry Road (Value: $30,000): 1) Vern D. Hedden, owner and head of household; 43 year old white married male; married at age 23; born in Kansas; parents born in Indiana; a carpenter for houses. 2) Nina B. Hedden, wife; 49 year old white married female; married at age 30; born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; not working. 3) Donald D. Hedden, son; 11 year old white male; in school; born in California.

1940 Census:
3605 Lowry Road (Value $12,500): 1) Walter V. Dobbs, head of household; white married male 42 years of age; born in South Dakota; stock broker in a private business. 2) Isabel M. Dobbs, wife; white married female 39 years of age; born in Canada; not working. 3) G. Peter Dobbs, son; white male 7 years of age; born in California; in school. 4) Ann I. Dobbs, daughter; white female 4 years of age; born in California 5) Edith L. Evans, housekeeper; white single female 47 years of age; born in California; housekeeper in a private family; earns $600.