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History:

Home of W. J. Harris in 1928. President of Lounsberry & Harris, Inc., Lumber Dealers, 2901 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles; born in Atlantic, Iowa, 12/25/1873, the son of George A. and Elizabeth Seydel Harris; received his education in the public and high schools and also business college of Colorado; has been in the lumber business since 1892; came to Los Angeles from Boulder, CO in 1905; started his present business connections with a small investment and is now interested in 5 retail yards in LA; married Bessie Binns in Boulder, CO in 1900. Sons Stewart W., 25, and Robert C., 16. Is a Director of Hollywood National Bank; member of the Chamber of Commerce, Woodman of the World, Knight of the Maccabees, City Club, and Hollywood Country Club. (Photo) (Source: Who’s Who in Los Angeles County, 19281929, p. 128)

1930 census:
4763 Los Feliz Blvd. (Value: $45,000): 1) Walter J. Harris, owner and head of household; a 56 year old white married male; married at age 26; born in Iowa; father born in Indiana, mother in Iowa; a proprietor of a lumber company. 2) Bessie F. Harris, wife; a 54 year old white married female; married at age 24; born in Illinois; parents born in Illinois; not working. 3) Robert C. Harris, son; a 17 year old single white male; in school; born in California.

1940 Census:
4763 Los Feliz Blvd. (rents for $85): 1) Hector Bamezogler, head of household; white married male 55 years of age; born in Turkey; a motion picture salesman; earns over $5,000. 2) Penelope Bamezogler, wife; white married female 53 years of age; born in Romania; not working. 3) Edward Alberta, son-in-law; white married male 30 years of age; born in New York; owner of a printing and publishing firm. 4) Artemis Alberta, daughter; white married female 31 years of age; born in Missouri; not working. 5) Jason Alberta, grandson; white male 7 years of age; born in Washington; in school. 6) Violet Gibles, servant; white single female 25 years of age; born in California; a maid in a private home; earns $300.