The station opened on April 11, 1920, with the initiation of rail service by the Cleveland Interurban Railroad on what is now Van Aken Boulevard from Lynnfield Road to Shaker Square and then to East 34th Street and via surface streets to downtown.

The renovated line along Van Aken Boulevard opened on October 30, 1981.

[3]: 111 The station comprises two side platforms, in the center median of Van Aken Boulevard, split across the intersection with Kenmore Road.

Diagonal parking is provided on both sides of Van Aken Boulevard adjacent to the westbound platform.

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