Named for its natural setting on the south shore of Lake Erie, Lakewood, Ohio was one of Cleveland's original suburbs. Incorporated as a city in 1911, Lakewood experienced tremendous growth during the early 20th century, and became known as "Cleveland's Fashionable Suburb," and a "City of Beautiful Homes," as it boasted some of the finest Victorian residences in the area. Using a wonderful collection of historic photographs, many from the Lakewood Historical Society, the pages of this book take you on a tour of Lakewood's history, chronicling the people, places, and events that have made the suburb one of the area's best places to live. Thea Gallo Becker has a M.A. in history from Cleveland State University and is a long-time resident of Lakewood. The Lakewood Historical Society is located in the Oldest Stone House Museum, and has been documenting and preserving Lakewood's history since 1952. Used Book in Good Condition