From brothel to orphanage: The history of 384 Fordham Parkway, Part 3

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  • The subject home as it appeared in a 1938 Cleveland News photo, prior to the fire. Photo courtesy Bay Village Historical Society

  • Subject home as it appeared in the 1950s after the fire which burned off the porches and the roof. Photo from the Cuyahoga County Archives.

  • Photo of William Humphrey, right, from the Bay High School yearbook

  • Photo of William Humphrey from the Bay High School year book.

  • Photo and autograph of the Humphreys' youngest son, Richard, from the Bay High School yearbook. He was senior class president.

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