About

J. E. White, architect. (also for 5651)

Altered after 1994 earthquake. Abandoned. Rebuilt 1996.

1930 census:
5653 Franklin Avenue (Rents for $75 per month): 1) Walter S. Vidor, renter and head of household; 58 year old white married male; married at age 31; born in Texas; father born in Budapest Hungary, mother in Florida; not working. 2) B. Leata Vidor, wife; 43 year old white married female; married at age 16; born in Illinois; father born in Ohio, mother in Illinois; not working. 3) Walter S. Vidor, Jr., son; 17 year old single white male; in school; born in Illinois. 4) Barbara L. Vidor, daughter; 12 year old white female; in school; born in the Philippine Islands. 5) Mary Jacobs, mother-in-law; 68 year old white female widow; married at age 16; born in Illinois; father born in Ohio, mother in Illinois; not working.
1940 Census: 5653 Franklin Avenue (Value $5,000): 1) Clara B. Taylor, head of household; white widow 78 years of age; born in Wisconsin; not working. 2) Dorothy H. Logan, maid; white divorced female 24 years of age; born in Illinois; maid, private home; earns $400.