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History:
The City Directories list the following residents: Beulah M. Lyons (1925), Glenn L. and Lydia Otis, optometrist (1931-1933), Davis R. and Olney M. Knape, public school teacher (1935), James J. Kerin, police (1936), Roy G. and Lois E. Bose, teacher (1937), Loraine Smith (1939- 1942).

1930 Census:
3840 W. Clayton Avenue (Value $5,000): 1) Glenn L. Otis, owner and head of household; white married male 38 years of age; married at age 26; born in Iowa; parents born in Iowa; Optometrist. 2) Lydia Otis, wife; white married female 33 years of age; married at age 21; born in Minnesota; parents born in Minnesota; Beautician in a beauty shop.

1940 Census:
3840 W. Clayton Avenue (Rents for $35/month): 1) Lartina (Loraine ?) Smith, renter and head of household; white married female 49 years of age; born in Texas; not working. 2) Helen Smith, daughter; white single female 29 years of age; born in Texas; not working. 3) Catherine Smith, daughter; white single female 33 years of age; born in Texas; nightclub entertainer; earns $390. 4) Maxine Smith, daughter; white single female 22 years of age; born in Texas; not working.

About Brutalism:  Brutalist architecture is an architectural style which emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom, among the reconstruction projects of the post-war era. Brutalist buildings are characterised by minimalist constructions that showcase the bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design.(Source: Wikipedia)