About

John Byers & W. H. Sliphus ?, architect.

Owner Clifford and Olga Herd (Hird) built in 1929. He was assistant coach of USC football team. (Source: Robert Granas.) “Clifton B. Herd, who has been living in Chicago for several years, is now located in Los Angeles, where he is in the bond department of Harris Trust and Savings Bank. Herd originally came from Southern California, but has spent much time in the East and Middle West since he won the Interscholastic [tennis] championship in 1912.” (Source: American Lawn Tennis, Volume 15, 1921).

1940 Census: 4871 Glencairn Road (value $20,000): 1) Clifton B. Herd, head of household; white married male 47 years of age; born in California; manager of a real estate concern; earns over $5,000. 2) Olga Herd, wife; white married female 44 years of age; born in California; not working.