Perry organized Los Angeles's first gas company, the Los Angeles Gas Company, and served as president and General Manager
for five years. He served on the City Council in 1866 and 1869. From 1879 on he served as Manager of the Los Angeles City Water Company for 25 years.[2]
It was later the home of judge Stephan C. Hubbell.[2]
In 1935 the house became a home for unwed mothers.[2]