A Bicentennial History” offers an in-depth account on subjects that haven’t been covered or covered thoroughly in previous ...

This week in Akron history, New York governor stayed overnight, Tadmor Shrine got a charter, Jesse Owens had surgery and ...

Four buildings in Akron and Barberton will be rehabilitated with the aid of historic preservation tax credits from Ohio. The former downtown Akron YWCA, an East Market Street warehouse, the old ...

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron History Center, which celebrates the city’s 200-year history, opens Saturday, April 5. The $2.2-million history center spans three floors and includes more than 60 ...

The Akron History Center will open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5, ... the Ohio & Erie Canal and Akron’s founding on Dec. 6, 1825, by Perkins and Paul Williams.

Gen. Simon Perkins founded Akron in 1825 along the route of the Ohio & Erie Canal. ... Although it’s too early to reveal when the Akron History Center will open or what its hours will be, ...

Akron, Ohio, is preparing to celebrate its 200th birthday in 2025, ... The Akron History Center at the Bowery will create a long-lasting, free, ...

AKRON, Ohio — On South Main Street in Akron, a marquee and sign reading “Civic” tip off visitors to the Akron Civic Theatre, a performance space that first opened doors in downtown Akron in ...

History of Akron, Ohio Man. Published Jul 04, 2022 at 11:58 AM EDT Updated Jul 04, 2022 at 1:27 PM EDT. By . Khaleda Rahman is Newsweek's National Correspondent based in London, UK.

But while I have your attention, Iâ d like to talk about the city of Akron just a little while longer.All week, there... by Jacob RosenThe NBA Finals begin on Thursday.