About

History:
Former home of Tony Bill, actor, producer, director, restaurateur. He won an Oscar for producing “The Sting” in 1973. (Source: neighborhood.)

1930 Census:
5057 Ambrose Avenue (Value: $25,000): 1) Harold W. Reed, owner and head of household; 38 year old white married male; married at age 33; born in New Jersey; father born in New Jersey, mother in New York; a manager in advertising. 2) Helen G. Reed, wife; 41 year old white married female; married at age 21; born in California; parents born in Switzerland; an office manager in a travel business. (71st ED, page 25B, lines 61-62).

1940 Census:
5057 Ambrose Avenue (Value $12,000): 1) Henry M. Payne, head of household; white married male 61 years of age; born in New York; geologist in private practice. 2) Henrietta C. Payne, wife; white married female 57 years of age; born in New York; mechanical engineer in private practice. 3) M. Irene Sanford, sister-in-law; white widow 65 years of age; born in New York; not working. 4) Senaca G. Coan, brother-in-law; white married male 55 years of age; born in New York; assistant manager in securities; earns $2,600. 5) Adelaide Coan, sister-in-law; white married female 40 years of age; born in New Jersey; not working. (ED 60-80; Page 8B; Lines 44-45; and Page 61A; Lines 21-23).