About

Frank F. Rasche, architect.

History:

George Bilson, who lived here in 1940, became a film producer, with 80 productions to his name between 1944 and 1953.

1930 census:
5242 Los Feliz Blvd. (Value: $40,000): 1) Hugh M. Carpenter, owner and head of household; 65 year old white married male; married at age 28; born in Illinois; parents born in Virginia; not working. 2) Elizabeth Carpenter, wife; 58 year old white married female; married at age 21; born in Pennsylvania; parents born in English Canada; not working. 3) Elizabeth C. Feits, daughter; 34 year old divorced white female; married at age 21; born in California; not working. 4) London P. Feits, grandson; 10 year old single white male; in school; born in California. 5) Clare E. Greenwalt, servant; 50 year old married white female; married at age 17; born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana; a servant in a private family.

1940 Census:
5242 Los Feliz Boulevard (rent for $115): 1) George R. Bilson, head of household; white married male 37 years of age; born in England; publicity manager at a motion picture studio; earns more than $5,000. 2) Hattie Bilson, wife; white married female 33 years of age; born in New York; not working. 3) Bruce L. Bilson, son; white male 11 years of age; born in New York; in school. 4) Wesley Bilson, son; white male 6 years of age; born in California; in school. 5) Malcolm Bilson, son; white male 4 years of age; born in California. 6) Elise S. Tenney, maid; white widow 59 years of age; born in Germany; housekeeper in a private family.