24 East Park Road
3 Bedrooms & 1.5 Bathrooms
Built before 1913
Inhabitants
| Names | Years |
|---|---|
| R. Hays | c. 1913 |
| Earl Clifton Wiley & Anna Buel Wiley | fl. 1918–1935 |
| Richard Thornton Wiley & Dorothea Rosylind Reitz Wiley | fl. 1920–1967 |
| John H. Toal | ?–1974 |
| Arthur H. Frelich | 1974–1981 |
| Martin T. Jensen & Janice Jensen | 1981–1985 |
History
Zillow claims the home was bult in 1890, but I do not believe them. It existed at least by 1913, where the Atlas lists R. Hays as its owner.
1920 census: Illinois-origin accountant Earl is living with his family.
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Earl C. Wiley | 45 | Head |
| Anna B. Wiley | 41 | Wife |
| Richard T. Wiley | 8 | Son |
1930 census: Wiley family
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Earl C. Wiley | 56 | Head |
| Anna B. Wiley | 51 | Wife |
| Richard T. Wiley | 18 | Son |
In 1935, Anna died, and the home was eventually given to their son Richard and his wife.
1940 census: Sales engineer Richard nad his wife
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Richard T. Wiley | 28 | Head |
| Dorothea R. Wiley | 24 | Wife |
1950 census: Wiley family
| Name | Age | Relation to Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| Richard T. Wiley | 38 | Head |
| Dorothea R. Wiley | 34 | Wife |
| Richard E. Wiley | 7 | Son |
The Wileys lived in the home at least as late as 1967. In 1974, John Toal sold the home to Arthur Frelich for $36,000. Frelich sold the home to Martin & Janice Jensen in 1981 for $64,500, and they sold the home in 1985 for $94,500.