Lakewood, Ohio

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Named for the family of Dr. Albert Edward McClure, a young Canadian physician who came in 1893 and married Ethel Hall.

He arrived to take over the practice of aging town doctor Dr. Henry Sook, met the eligible young women at socials given by Sook's three daughters, and married Ethel, daughter of Mathew Hall. They lived in the large house at Edward and Detroit (the old YMCA) with children Edward and Margaret. The drive runs between Ethel and Edward Avenues.

Named for

Dr. Albert Edward McClure (arrived 1893). Canadian physician who took over Dr. Henry Sook's practice and married Ethel Hall.

Homestead: Large house at Edward and Detroit (old YMCA)

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Community notes

See McClure Drive on the map →