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History:

City Directories list the following inhabitants:1931 to 1941: Ernest L. and Emma Holmquist: accountant and City Controller.

1930 Census:
3904 W. Cumberland Avenue (Value $8,000): 1) Ernest L. Holmquist, owner and head of household; white married male 52 years of age; married at age 25; born in Nebraska; parents born in Sweden; Municipal Accountant. 2) Emma J. Holmquist, wife; white married female 44 years of age; married at age 17; born in Illinois, father born in Sweden, mother in Illinois; not working. 3) Gordon J. Holmquist, son; white single male 25 years of age; born in Iowa; salesman, printing office. 4) Winston W. Holmquist, son; white single male 21 years of age; born in Iowa; in school; technician, radio shop.

1940 Census:
3904 W. Cumberland Avenue (Value $9,000): 1) Ernest L. Holmquist, owner and head of household; white married male 62 years of age; born in Nebraska; Deputy Comptroller, City of Los Angeles; earns $3,000. 2) Emma J. Holmquist, wife; white married female 54 years of age; born in Illinois; not working.