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History:
Frederick Engstrum (18481920), original owner, was contractor who supplied wood for surrounding homes. (Source: John Alan Sherman in taped interview by Howard Cremin 03/30/96.)

Guinn, J. M., “Historical and Biographical Record of Southern California”, Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago, 1902, F. O. Engstrum p. 1047.Copy attached. Co.)

1940 Census:
5781 Valley Oak Drive (Rents for $125): 1) Lester B. Rogers, head of household; white married male 56 years of age; born in New York; physician/surgeon, private practice. 2_ Barbara J. Rogers, daughter; white single female 16 years of age; born in Washington, D. C..; in school. 3) John B. Rogers, son; white male 12 years of age; born in California; in school.