About

Charles C. Ruppenthal, architect

History:

Lynn Mowat who lived here in 1940 was in charge of the Community Chest in Los Angeles, and was also the general manager of the Welfare Federation of Los Angeles.

1930 census:
4746 W. Cromwell Avenue: (Value: $40,000): 1) Leon S. Jacobs, owner and head of household; 43 year old white married male; married at age 33; born in Arizona; father born in Prussia, mother in New York; a lawyer in general practice. 2) Bertha M. Jacobs, wife; 30 year old white married female; married at age 16; born in Oregon; father born in New York, mother in Oregon; not working.

1940 Census:
4746 Cromwell Avenue (rents for $120): 1) Lynn Mowat, head of household; white married male 46 years of age; born in Oregon; Executive in community organizations; earns over $5,000. 2) Elizabeth Mowat, wife; white married female 49 years of age; born in California; not working.