Of the two-story colonial homes constructed during the early statehood building boom, this is one of the more unique. Instead of the basic rectangular layout, it is U-shaped, with a hip and valley roof and central dormer above a symmetrically arranged facade. Originally the exterior was stucco but was later covered with siding and shingles.

The home was constructed by Clara Mize and Marion S. Cooter. Clara and Marion were married June 16, 1885, in Johnson County, Missouri. Marion was born in 1864 in Missouri and came to Oklahoma City in 1901 from Holden, Kansas. He was president and general manager of the Ridenour Baker Mercantile Company, a wholesale grocery firm with offices in Oklahoma City and Kansas City. The company was ranked as one of the leading wholesale grocery companies in the Southwest. Marion was very active in civic affairs and served in many capacities in the Chamber of Commerce, and the Oklahoma City Traffic Association.

Clara was born in 1864 in Holden, Missouri. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and other civic enterprises. The Cooters had two daughters, LaRue Delana and Vivian, and one son, Paul. Marion died May 12, 1929, after suffering a heart attack. Clara remained in the home until her death on June 26, 1945.

Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, both attorneys, purchased the home in 1978 and added a sunroom on the rear of the home.

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