About

Dunlap & Crosby, architect. Mrs. Walter H. Smith was a member of the Los Feliz Woman’s club in 1942. (Source: Los Feliz Woman’s Club rosters).

1930 census:
4437 Gainsborough Avenue (Value: $10,000): 1) Robert Allen, owner and head of household; 48 year old white married male; married at age 22; born in Pennsylvania; parents born in the US; an agent in the lumber industry. 2) Martha Allen, wife; 43 year old white married female; married at age 17; born in Pennsylvania; parents born in the US; not working. 3) Robert Allen, Jr., son; 22 year old white single male; born in Pennsylvania; an insurance salesman. 4) Ruth Allen, daughter; 18 year old single white female; in school; born in Pennsylvania. 5) Thelma Allen, daughter; 14 year old single white female; in school; born in Pennsylvania. 6) Fred Allen, son; 13 year old white male; in school; born in Pennsylvania. 7) Edward Allen, son; 9 year old white male; in school; born in Pennsylvania. 8) Martha Allen, Jr., daughter; 7 year old white female; in school; born in Pennsylvania.

1940 Census:
4437 Gainsborough Avenue (Rents for $85): 1) Walter H. Smith, head of household; white married male 39 years of age; born in Illinois; broker, real estate. 2) Josephine Smith, wife; white married female 39 years of age; born in Illinois; not working. 3) Jo Anne Smith, daughter; white female 13 years of age; born in California; in school. 4) Margaret Liebentritt, maid; white single female 23 years of age; born in Nebraska; housekeeper, private family; earns $240.