Dr. Dick McCrum's Office

The Dr. McCrum Office, constructed in 1942, is valued for its association with Sexsmith’s second and third resident doctors and as a link to the town’s long-standing medical history. Sexsmith’s second resident doctor, Dr. Lyman Gamey, arrived in Sexsmith in 1927, taking over the practice of the community’s first doctor, Dr. Robert Shaw, following his death that same year. Dr. Gamey moved his practice from the “Old Doctor’s Office” (Pondick Residence) (see item #12) to this location in 1942. Shortly after he formed a partnership with Dr. John Richard (Dick) McCrum. The doctors’ office occupied the north half of the building, while the southern portion housed a variety of businesses including: Co-operative Livestock Marketing Association Limited (1942), Don Wrights Jewellery (1946), as well as a telephone exchange (1949). Following Dr. Gamey’s Retirement in 1949, Dr. McCrum continued to operate his practice from this building, until his retirement in 1969. The building is currently operating as a beauty salon.