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History:

City Directories list the following inhabitants: Charles L. and Augusta Brubb (Grubb?), carpenter, watchman, gardener with City Park Department (1923-1941).

1930 Census:
3929 W. Cumberland Avenue (Value $4,000): 1) Charles L. Grubb, owner and head of household; white married male 56 years of age; married at age 32; born in Nebraska; parents born in Pennsylvania; Gardner in a Municipal Park. 2) Augusta F. Grubb, wife; white married female 57 years of age; married at age 33; born in Germany; parents born in Germany; not working. 3) Edwin H. Grubb, son; white single male 22 years of age; born in California; Electrician in the Motion Pictures. 4) Esther L. Grubb, daughter; white single female 15 years of age; born in California; in school.

1940 Census:
3929 W. Cumberland Avenue (Value $2,500): 1) Charles L. Grubb, owner and head of household; white married male 66 years of age; born in Nebraska; Assistant Gardner, City Park; earns $1,320. 2) Augusta Grubb, wife; white married female 67 years of age; born in Germany; not working. 3) Edwin H. Grubb, son; white single male 33 years of age; born in California; installer, science studio; earns $360.