About

History:
Home of J. S. Kendall in 1930. Manager of the Prudential Insurance Co., offices at 3305 Wilshire Blvd. Born in Louisville, KY in 1873; married Lena R. Wisehart in KY in 1897; came to LA in 1918 from Chicago; member of the LA Athletic Club, the Breakfast Club, the Oakmont Country Club, the Masonic Lodge, the Surf and Sand Club, the Life Underwriters’ Association, and the Chamber of Commerce. Photo (Source: Who’s Who in Los Angeles County, 1930 1931, p. 212.)

1930 Census:
4811 Bonvue Avenue (Value: $29,000): 1) James S. Kendall, owner and head of household; 57 year old white married male; married at age 21; born in Kentucky; parents born in Kentucky; a real estate manager. 2) Lena R. Kendall, wife; 56 year old white married female; married at age 20; born in Kentucky; parents born in Kentucky; not working.

1940 Census:
4811 Bonvue Avenue (value $10,000): 1) James S. Kindall, head of household; white married male 66 years of age; born in Kentucky; not working. 2) Lina R. Kindall, wife; white married female 65 years of age; born in Kentucky; not working. 3) Sara A. Quantock, servant; white single female 55 years of age; born in Missouri; maid in a private home; earns $270.