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Clawson, Oakland County

Well-Known Places in Clawson

Downtown Clawson (Main Street and 14 Mile Road), Clawson City Park, Clawson Steak House.

Clawson Business Districts

• Downtown Clawson (Main Street)
• 14 Mile Road Corridor
• Rochester Road Corridor

Major Employers in Clawson

Clawson Public Schools, City of Clawson, downtown Main Street retail and restaurant district.

About Clawson, Oakland County

Clawson is a compact 2.2-square-mile Detroit suburb in southern Oakland County, one of the smallest and most walkable communities in the county, sitting about 12 miles north of downtown Detroit and completely surrounded by Troy and Royal Oak. Branded the 'Little City with a Big Heart,' it packs an indie downtown of restaurants, shops and a historic 1941 theater into tight, affordable older neighborhoods. Its best-known attraction, Leon & Lulu, fills a former roller rink that still has its skates and hockey scoreboard.

History of Clawson

• Originally known as 'Pumachug' and 'The Corners' — the name imitated the 'pum-a-chug, pum-a-chug' sound of a cider mill and saw mill running at the main intersection.
• The name 'Clawson' comes from a misspelling of the surname of early settler John C. Lawson.

Landmarks and Places in Clawson

• Leon & Lulu — a furniture and lifestyle store set in the historic Ambassador Roller Rink; it still displays roller skates, floor practice marks, a hockey scoreboard and old trophies.
• Clawson Theater (1941), now home to Three Cats Restaurant.

The Clawson Economy

• Small, fully urban residential suburb of just 2.20 square miles (all land) known for compact, older, affordable housing.
• Walkable downtown along Rochester Road and 14 Mile anchored by independent restaurants, cafes and specialty retail.

Local reference: en.wikipedia.org, www.cityofclawson.com, leonandlulu.com