The 1896 Polk City Directory listed Paulena Retzman as a live-in domestic for 2045 Robinwood.  William Boos' name appeared in the 1900 and 1921 city directories as the resident of this home.  Mr. W. M. Boos was originally with the Toledo Chewing Gum Company.  William H. Boos boarded here in 1900.  In 1921 his job was listed as "W. H. and W. M. Boos-Novelties-105 St. Clair".