3718 Whiteside Street was only built in 1926. Here's an overhead view from 1928 showing how much space it had when
e_r's picture was taken. The road at the end of the backyard was already there, but considerably narrower. I've put a "1" next to the house and a "2" next to what I think is the gas station. The gas station location is now under the freeway.
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