It was one of the early bungalows with curved Mission revival parapet. The house pre-dates the district. The street was originally named Mission Court before becoming Padre Terrace. In the 1930s Portuguese-born Brazilian * singer * dancer * actress * Carmen Miranda took up residence at 6615 Padre Terrace. She was Brazil's foremost interpreter of samba. She popularized the Tropicalia trend and wore bright turbans with ruffles and fruit. By 1945, she was one of the highest-paid women in the United States.