About

History:

Originally built in Hollywood; moved in late 20’s. 1908 Craftsman. Now duplex.(Source: LFIA Questionnaire 1988)

Was a boarding house around 1935. The Mori family was in gardening, and their helpers lived in the boarding house. Alice Mori was a terrific baseball pitcher for Japanese-American teams all over Los Angeles. (Queen Esther’s ball team) (Source: Alice Ito, 1995)

1940 Census:
3728 Monon Street (Value $6,500): 1) Kenro Mori, head of household; Japanese married male 65 years of age; born in Japan, Insurance broker. 2) Kise Mori, wife; Japanese married female 56 years of age; born in Japan; not working. 3) George Mori, son; Japanese single male 25 years of age; born in California; yard gardener, private homes; earns $420. 4) William Mori, son; Japanese single male 22 years of age; born in California; in school; vegetable clerk, vegetables; earns $128. 5) Alise Mori, daughter; Japanese single female 20 years of age; born in California; not working. 6) Jerry Isonaka, son-in-law; Japanese married male 34 years of age; born in Hawaii; produce salesman. wholesale produce; earns $900. 7) Lillian Isonaka, daughter; Japanese married female 24 years of age; born in California; not working.

1940 Census:
3728 1/2 Monon Street (Value $4,000): 1) Fred Maino, lodger; Japanese married male 47 years of age; born in Japan; yard gardener, private homes; earns $1,080. 2) Dave Akashi, lodger; Japanese single male 25 years of age; born in Japan; yard gardener, private homes; earns $1,200. 3) Hayao Chuma, lodger; Japanese single male 26 years of age; born in California; yard gardener, private homes; earns $1,200. 4) George Nakamura, lodger; Japanese single male 58 years of age; born in Japan; gardener, private homes; earns $1,300. 5) Joe Horimoto, lodger; Japanese single male 24 years of age; born in California; vegetable clerk, vegetable market; earns $1,144. 6) Arthur Harada, lodger; Japanese single male 31 years of age; born in Hawaii; vegetable clerk, vegetable market; earns $1,620. 7) George Okamoto, lodger; Japanese single male 21 years of age; born in California; vegetable clerk, vegetable market; earns $1,000. 8) Dick Mito, lodger; Japanese single male 27 years of age; born in California; vegetable clerk, vegetable market; earns $1,250. 9) Ken Sazuki, lodger; Japanese single male 22 years of age; born in California; gardener, private homes; earns $600.