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The City Directories list the following residents: Henry N. and Louise Wade, president Parkhill-Wade Inc., and vice-president Union Die Casting Co, Ltd (1937-1942).

1940 Census:
3885 W. Franklin Avenue (Value $6,000); 1) Henry N. Wade, II, owner and head of household; white married male 50 years of age; born in California; petroleum engineer; earns +$5,000. 2) Louise H. Wade, wife; white married female 50 years of age; born in New York; not working. 3) William C. Wade, son; white single male 23 years of age; born in Wisconsin; clerk, gasoline refinery; earns $375. 4) Henry N. Wade, III, son; white single male 20 years of age; born in Wisconsin; office assistant, petroleum.