About

Duplex.

History:

Robert Givens, who lived here in 1940, drew what is recognized as the first model sheet of Bugs Bunny for the 1940 short “A Wild Hare.” Givens was therefore pivotal in the character’s design. The model sheet is simply labeled “Tex’s Rabbit”. (Source: Internet Movie Database).

1940 Census:
3700 Arbolada Drive (Rents for $60): 1) David E. Swift, head of household; white married male 72 years of age; born in Louisiana; not working. 2) Helen C. Swift, wife; white married female 52 years of age; born in Minnesota; not working. 3) David E. Swift, Jr. son; white married male 20 years of age; born in Minnesota; animator, movie studio; earns $2,340. 4) Robert H. Givens, lodger; white single male 22 years of age; born in Kentucky; animator, movie studio; earns $2,500. 5) Richard A. Hogan, lodger; white single male 26 years of age; born in Kentucky; writer, movie studio; earns $2,300. 6) John Freeman, lodger; white single male 23 years of age; born in Washington; artist, movie studio. 7) Rogers Brackett, lodger; white single male 23 years of age; born in California; clerk, movie studio; earns $1,350. (ED 60-77; Page 13B; Lines 41-47).

3702 Arbolada Drive (Rents for $65): 1) George R. Adams, head of household; white married male 58 years of age; born in Kansas; co-partner, manufacturer of builder’s hardware; earns $3,700. 2) Grace H. Adams, wife; white married female 55 years of age; born in Kansas; not working. 3) Jack C. Adams, son; white single male 22 years of age; born in Kansas; in school. 4) Carlisle L. Brooks, lodger; white single male 22 years of age; born in Texas; not working. (ED 60-77; Page 13A; Lines 37-40). Full address: 3700-3702 N. Arbolada Road 90027