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Title:
Rubber Bowl Showing Derby Downs
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
Main Street Looking North
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1959 Oct-09
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Title:
Little Wadsworth West Reservoir
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border PM 1919 Feb-08
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Title:
Hotel Mayflower
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1934 Jul-17
Description:
The Mayflower Hotel, Akron, Ohio, is located at the corner of Main and State Streets, in the heart of the business, financial, and theatrical districts. The new 16-story hotel is one of the finest in the state and contains 450 rooms and baths. A ballroom accommodating 750, a banquet hall seating 250 six private dining rooms, a large dining room, coffee room, and all modern equipment.
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Title:
City Hospital
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
The City Hospital of Akron, founded in 1892, is a voluntary hospital with a self-perpetuation board of trustees. The institution has 373 beds and a nurses home to accommodates 140 people. The staff consists of 91 doctors and 628 employees.
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Title:
Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Akron - Fifth largest city in Ohio, and the county seat of Summit County, is commonly known as the "Rubber Capitol of the World". Shown here are two of it's amusement centers at south edge of the city. To the left is the amphitheater "Rubber Bowl" which seats 36,000 spectators. To the right is Derby Downs Track where the annual International Soap Box Derby is held.
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Firestone Country Club
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Championship professional golf is played annually at the challenging Firestone Country Club, home of the American Golf Classic and the World Series of Golf. It has twice been host to the professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Championship.
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Title:
Greetings From Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Greetings from Akron Ohio. Rubber Manufacturing center of the World
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Our Lady Of The Elms Convent, 1230 West Market St.,
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Logia and Cloister Walk
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Title:
Our Lady Of The Elms, 1230 West Market St.,
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Our Lady of the Elms, a fully accredited private high school for girls, under the direction of the Sisters of St. Dominic, is located on a 32 acre campus at 1230 West Market St., Akron, Ohio.
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Rockynol, 1150 West Market Sreet
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
A unit of Ohio Presbyterian Homes
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Stan Hywet Hall Entrance
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
This beautiful entrance way leads to the imposing Tudor Manor House and its formal gardens which are open to the public
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Title:
Goodyear Aerial Ambassadors
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
"Rubber Capital of the World". This Dramatic view shows the three Goodyear blimps currently operating. These blimps annually attend gala events from coast to coast.
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Title:
Goodyear Air-Dock
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Goodyear Air-Dock. The world's largest building without interior supports
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Title:
Downtown View
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Main Street is the heart of downtown Akron and is prominent with its many fine shops, office buildings, department stores and hotels. This view is the parade area fro the city's many national events such as the Soap Box Derby, the P. G. A. Golf tournament, and many civic events.
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Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Open to the public, daily except Monday 20,000 imported Holland tulips planted in semi-circular beds that crown the Great Meadow in front of the 65-room Tudor manor house produce a massive multi-colored display each spring.
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Rockynol, 1150 West Market Sreet
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Unit of the Ohio Presbyterian Homes 1150 West Market Street Akron, Ohio 44313 Telephone: (216) 867-2150
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Stan Hywet Hall, North Portage Path
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
This view from the Morning Garden shows three of Stan Hywet's ornate hand-carved gables and one of the massive, crenelated towers. Costumed models gaze at the garden from a second-floor balcony.
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Title:
Summit County Courthouse & New Municipal Building
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Akron is the county seat of Summit County, and these tow fine buildings have combined their facilities to make this one of the finest cities in which to live and work.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange St.,
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
1250 W. Exchange St., Akron, Ohio
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Clark's In Akron, 143 South Main Street
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
A favorite family dining place in downtown Akron. Popular cocktail lounge. Treasure Chest for children. Parking in rear. One of 14 Clark restaurants in Cleveland, Akron and Erie.
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Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Stan Hywet Hall, built by Frank A. and Gertrude Seiberling in 1915,is an outstanding example of Tudor Revival architecture. The 65-room manor house, filled with priceless antiques and surrounded by tailored lawns and gardens, is open to the public daily except Monday.
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The Anthony Wayne Hotel
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
A modern 150-room hotel in the heart of the rubber city. Clean, convenient and centrally located. Radio in every room.
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Wingfoot Lake
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Lighter-than-air or blimp installation, located southeast of Akron Ohio. Operated by Goodyear Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
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Title:
Akron Rubber Bowl
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
The Akron Rubber Bowl, home of The University of Akron Zips, is a horseshoe-shaped stadium with an official seating capacity of 35,482. It is located in the southeast section of the city.
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Title:
Union Station
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Exterior View Of Goodyear Research Laboratory
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
Graf Zeppelin Ii
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
The German airship, graf zeppelin II (LZ 130), was launched September 14, 1938. The graf II was built as a commercial ship. But flew only cargo and test flights over Germany. The united states refused to sell the necessary helium to Germany, so the hydrogen filled ship was not allowed to carry passengers or fly over foreign soil. She made 30 flights before being hangered at the outbreak of ww II. The airship was claimed to be the safest most advanced dirigible ever built. The photograph shows the LZ 130 in flight over friedrichschafen. Almost identical to the Hindenburg. LZ 130 was powered by four 4100 hp daimler diesel engines giving her a cruising speed of 80 knots. Other dimensions were Length - 811 feet. Maximum Diameter - 135 Feet. Gas Capacity - 7,087,720 Cubic Feet. The day of the great rigid airships had finally come to an end, and the greatest of them all. The LZ 130, was never given the opportunity to prove its value as a passenger transport.
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H. M. A. R100
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
The British airship, R100, made the first crossing of the Atlantic from England to Canada, departing Cardington at 3:50 A.M., July 29, 1930 and arriving at Montréal 78 hours and 51 minutes later. During her fortnight stay in America, she flew to Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara falls and into new York state. The return flight to England took only 51-½ hours. The photograph shows the R100 at her mooring mast. The airship was powered by 6-700 hp rolls-Royce condor engines giving her a maximum speed of 81 mph and a 70 mph cruising speed. Other dimensions were Length - 709 Feet. Maximum Diameter - 131 feet. The Canadian round-trip voyage proved to be her last. The R100 was dismantled in 1931, After the disastrous crash of her sister ship, the R101.
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Title:
Hindenburg
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Dimensions were: Length - 825 ft. (Lehman) Maximum Diameter - 137 Ft. Gas Volume - 190,000 Cu. Meters.
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Liz 7 Deutschland
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
The German airship, Deutschland (LZ 7). Was the first passenger ship of the German airship transport co., A subsidiary of the zeppelin airship co. The first passenger flight was June 10, 1910. The Deutschland made several successful flights between frank feet. Baden Baden and dusseldorf, Before crashing in the teutoburger forest June 28, 1910. Furnished with a luxurious central cabin and restaurant. The LZ 7 was the forerunner of the great passenger zeppelins. The Deutschland was powered by three 120 hp engines, giving her a speed of 37.5 mph. Other dimensions were. Length - 485 feet. Diameter - 46 feet. Gas Capacity - 680,000 Cubic Feet.
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Title:
You Auto Be In Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back PM 1913 Sep-08
Description:
The Town of Towns
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A Crowd At Derby Downs
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Part of the 100,000 who pack Derby Downs at the National Soap Box Derby in Akron, to watch this keenest of amateur sports. "The Greatest Amateur racing Event in the World."
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Title:
The University Of Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
The university of Akron, Ohio, is located in the industrial and population heartland of America. This modern men's dormitory houses 96 students who have been attracted to Akron U. by the excellence of its academic offerings. Additional campus housing is available for both men and women.
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Title:
Acme Click Y-Mart Family Stores
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Acme # 1,1835 W Market St. Akron -Opened May 13, 1980.
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Title:
Acme Click Y-Mart Family Stores
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Y-Mart # 81, 1100 S. Arlington St., Akron - Youngfellow's first store moved to this address and opened as a Y -Mart November 6,1972.
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Goodyear-Zeppelin Corp's
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
Description:
Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation's Factory and Dock and U. S. Navy's Ship Los Angeles. The Navy's largest airship, on a recent visit to Akron. "The City of Opportunity."
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Title:
Goodyear-Zeppelin Corp's
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border PM 1933 Jul-14
Description:
Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation's Factory and Dock showing the United States Navy's new airship Akron of 6,500,000 cubic feet capacity, now the largest airship in the world in service on under construction. Non-inflammable helium gas in 12 separate cells and 8 propulsion units. minimize the fire risk. Provision is made for storage within the hull of 5 airplanes. The storage compartment being 75 feet by 60 feet. Planes can be lowered or raised through a "T" shape opening during flight by means of a trapeze. "The City of Opportunity."
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Title:
Airship Hindenburg
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1972 Nov-12
Description:
This Airship (Zeppelin Company Designation LZ-129) was first launched March 4, 1936, and made several scheduled commercial flights from Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt to Lakehurst and Rio De Janeiro. The last trip ended at Lakehurst on May 6, 1937 when fire completely destroyed it just as it was landing. Thirteen of 36 passengers and 22 of 61 crew, together with one ground crewman were lost. Dimensions were: Length - 825 Ft. (Lehmann) Maximum Diameter - 137 Ft. Gas Volume - 190,000 Cu. Meters
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Title:
Airship H.M.A. R34
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1974 Nov-09
Description:
The British Airship, R34, was the first aircraft to make a round-trip crossing of the Atlantic Ocean departing east fortune. Scotland on July 2, 1919 and arriving at Roosevelt Field Mineola. Long Island, New York, 108 hours later the return crossing to Pulham, Norfolk, England was made in 75 hours. The photo shows the R34 being readied for her first flight at Inchinnan, Scotland, March 14, 1919. The R34 was powered by five 250 HP engines, giving her a maximum speed of 62 MPH and a cruising speed of 45 MPH. Other dimensions were Length - 643 Feet, Diameter - 79 Feet, Gas Capacity - 1,950,000 Cubic Feet. The R34 was broken up on a Yorkshire hillside during a training flight, January 27, 1921.
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Title:
Airship Hindenburg
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1973 Nov-11
Description:
This Airship (Zeppelin Company Designation LZ-129) was first launched March 4, 1936, and made several scheduled commercial flights from Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt to Lakehurst and Rio De Janeiro. The last trip ended at Lakehurst on May 6, 1937 when fire completely destroyed it just as it was landing. Thirteen of 36 passengers and 22 of 61 crew, together with one ground crewman were lost. Dimensions were: Length - 825 Ft. (Lehmann) Maximum Diameter - 137 Ft. Gas Volume - 190,000 Cu. Meters
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Title:
Airship Hindenburg
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1973 Nov-10
Description:
This Airship (Zeppelin Company Designation LZ-129) was first launched March 4, 1936, and made several scheduled commercial flights from Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt to Lakehurst and Rio De Janeiro. The last trip ended at Lakehurst on May 6, 1937 when fire completely destroyed it just as it was landing. Thirteen of 36 passengers and 22 of 61 crew, together with one ground crewman were lost. Dimensions were: Length - 825 Ft. (Lehmann) Maximum Diameter - 137 Ft. Gas Volume - 190,000 Cu. Meters
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Title:
Airship Macon
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1972 Nov-11
Description:
USS Macon, Goodyear built rigid airship for the U. S. Navy and sister ship of the USS Akron, was launched and made its original flight in Akron, O. In April 21, 1933. Ultimately it was based at the U. S. naval air station, moffett field, Calif. Returning from maneuvers with the U. S. fleet, in the pacific on Feb, 12, 1935, Macon suffered damage, settled into the sea, off point sure, California and subsequently was destroyed. Of the 80 aboard, all were rescued but two. This view shows the Macon in the Goodyear airship hanger, Akron, Ohio, which is the largest of its type in the world.
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Title:
Airship H.M.A. R34
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1973 Nov-11
Description:
The British Airship, R34, was the first aircraft to make a round-trip crossing of the Atlantic Ocean departing east fortune. Scotland on July 2, 1919 and arriving at Roosevelt Field Mineola. Long Island, New York, 108 hours later the return crossing to Pulham, Norfolk, England was made in 75 hours. The photo shows the R34 being readied for her first flight at Inchinnan, Scotland, March 14, 1919. The R34 was powered by five 250 HP engines, giving her a maximum speed of 62 MPH and a cruising speed of 45 MPH. Other dimensions were Length - 643 Feet, Diameter - 79 Feet, Gas Capacity - 1,950,000 Cubic Feet. The R34 was broken up on a Yorkshire hillside during a training flight, January 27, 1921.
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Title:
Airship Graf Zeppelin
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
This ship, built in Germany in 1928, made numerous overseas flights including this one showing the airship over Akron on its way to Chicago in October, 1933. Specifications were: Length - 790 Feet. Max. Diameter - 102 Feet. Max. Height - 112 Feet. Gas Volume - 105,000 CU. Meters
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Title:
Airship Hindenburg
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1972 Nov-11
Description:
This Airship (Zeppelin Company Designation LZ-129) was first launched March 4, 1936, and made several scheduled commercial flights from Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt to Lakehurst and Rio De Janeiro. The last trip ended at Lakehurst on May 6, 1937 when fire completely destroyed it just as it was landing. Thirteen of 36 passengers and 22 of 61 crew, together with one ground crewman were lost. Dimensions were: Length - 825 Ft. (Lehmann) Maximum Diameter - 137 Ft. Gas Volume - 190,000 Cu. Meters
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Title:
Airship Norge
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
The Italian built N.I. was christened the Norge March 29, 1926. The ship was destined for a polar flight under the sponsorship of the Norwegian Aero Club. The Norge was based at king's bay, Spitzbergen, and left for the North pole May 11, 1926. At 1:30 AM on May 12, 1926, the Norge reached the north pole. After circling the pole, she left for Alaska. The ship finally landed in Teller, Alaska, some 55 miles from the intended destination of Nome. The semi-rigid ship was powered by three 250 HP engines and had a cruising speed of 50 MPH. Other dimensions were Length - 348 Feet, Gas Capacity - 550,000 Cubic Feet. The Norge was the first aircraft to make a successful over flight of the North Pole.
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Title:
Airship Norge
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1974 Nov-09
Description:
The Italian built N.I. was christened the Norge March 29, 1926. The ship was destined for a polar flight under the sponsorship of the Norwegian Aero Club. The Norge was based at king's bay, Spitzbergen, and left for the North pole May 11, 1926. At 1:30 AM on May 12, 1926, the Norge reached the north pole. After circling the pole, she left for Alaska. The ship finally landed in Teller, Alaska, some 55 miles from the intended destination of Nome. The semi-rigid ship was powered by three 250 HP engines and had a cruising speed of 50 MPH. Other dimensions were Length - 348 Feet, Gas Capacity - 550,000 Cubic Feet. The Norge was the first aircraft to make a successful over flight of the North Pole.
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Title:
Airship Graf Zeppelin
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1973 Nov-11
Description:
This ship, built in Germany in 1928, made numerous overseas flights including this one showing the airship over Akron on its way to Chicago in October, 1933. Specifications were: Length - 790 Feet. Max. Diameter - 102 Feet. Max. Height - 112 Feet. Gas Volume - 105,000 CU. Meters
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Title:
Airship H.M.A. 100
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1974 Nov-09
Description:
The British Airship, R100, made the first crossing of the Atlantic from England to Canada, departing Cardington at 3:50 A.M., July 29, 1930 and arriving at Montreal 78 hours and 51 minutes later. During her fortnight stay in America, she flew to Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls and Into New York State. The return flight to England took only 51-½hours. The photograph shows the R100 at her Mooring Mast. The airship was powered by 6-700 HP Rolls-Royce Condor engines giving her a maximum speed of 81 MPH and a 70 MPH Cruising speed. Other Dimensions were Length - 709 Feet. Maximum Diameter - 131 Feet. Gas Capacity - 5,150,000 Cubic Feet. The Canadian Round-Trip Voyage proved to be her last. The R100 was dismantled in 1931, after the disastrous crash of her sister ship, The R101.
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Title:
Airship H.M.A. R34
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1973 Nov-11
Description:
The British Airship, R34, was the first aircraft to make a round-trip crossing of the Atlantic Ocean departing east fortune. Scotland on July 2, 1919 and arriving at Roosevelt Field Mineola. Long Island, New York, 108 hours later the return crossing to Pulham, Norfolk, England was made in 75 hours. The photo shows the R34 being readied for her first flight at Inchinnan, Scotland, March 14, 1919. The R34 was powered by five 250 HP engines, giving her a maximum speed of 62 MPH and a cruising speed of 45 MPH. Other dimensions were Length - 643 Feet, Diameter - 79 Feet, Gas Capacity - 1,950,000 Cubic Feet. The R34 was broken up on a Yorkshire hillside during a training flight, January 27, 1921.
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Title:
Airship Lz 7, Deutschland
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1974 Nov-09
Description:
The German Airship, Deutschland (LZ 7) was the first passenger ship of the German Airship Transport Co., a subsidiary of the Zeppelin Airship Co. The first passenger flight was June 10, 1910. The Deutschland made several successful flights between Frankfurt, Baden Baden and Dusseldorf, before crashing in the Teutoburger forest June 28, 1910. Furnished with a luxurious central cabin and restaurant. The LZ 7 was the forerunner of the great passenger zeppelins. The Deutschland was powered by three 120 HP engines, giving her a speed of 37.5 MPH. Other dimensions were Length - 485 Feet. Diameter - 46 Feet. Gas Capacity - 680,000 Cubic Feet.
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Title:
Airship Graf Zeppelin
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1973 Nov-10
Description:
This ship, built in Germany in 1928, made numerous overseas flights including this one showing the airship over Akron on its way to Chicago in October, 1933. Specifications were: Length - 790 Feet. Max. Diameter - 102 Feet. Max. Height - 112 Feet. Gas Volume - 105,000 CU. Meters
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Title:
Airship Graf Zeppelin Ii
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1973 Nov-11
Description:
The German Airship, Graf Zeppelin II (LZ 130), was launched September 14, 1938. The Graf II was build as a commercial ship, but flew only cargo and test flights over Germany. The United States refused to sell the necessary Helium to Germany, so the hydrogen filled ship was not allowed to carry passengers or fly over foreign soil. She made 30 flights before being hangered at the outbreak of WW II. The airship was claimed to be the safest most advanced dirigible ever built. The photograph shows the LZ 130 in flight over friedrichschafen. Almost identical to the Hindenburg, LZ 130 was powered by four 4100 HP daimler diesel engines giving her a cruising speed of 80 knots. Other dimensions were Length - 811 Feet, Maximum Diameter - 135 Feet, Gas Capacity - 7,087,720 Cubic Feet. The day of the great rigid airships had finally come to an end, and the greatest of them all, the LZ 130, was never given the opportunity to prove its value as a passenger transport.
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Title:
Airship H.M.A. R100
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1973 Nov-10
Description:
The British Airship, R100, made the first crossing of the Atlantic from England to Canada, departing Cardington at 3:50 A.M., July 29, 1930 and arriving at Montreal 78 hours and 51 minutes later. During her fortnight stay in America, she flew to Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls and Into New York State. The return flight to England took only 51½ hours. The photograph shows the R100 at her Mooring Mast. The airship was powered by 6-700 HP Rolls-Royce Condor engines giving her a maximum speed of 81 MPH and a 70 MPH Cruising speed. Other Dimensions were Length - 709 Feet. Maximum Diameter - 131 Feet. Gas Capacity - 5,150,000 Cubic Feet. The Canadian Round-Trip Voyage proved to be her last. The R100 was dismantled in 1931, after the disastrous crash of her sister ship, The R101.
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Title:
Airship Los Angeles
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1972 Nov-12
Description:
The Airship (German LZ-126, Navy ZR-3) was built by the Zeppelin Company in 1924 and flown to the U.S. from October 12 to 15, it was there turned over to the navy as part of German WWI reparations. The navy flew it officially until decommissioning in June, 1932, and unofficially until 1938. It was broken up about 1939. Specifications were: Length 658 Feet, Diameter 92 Feet, Gas Volume 70,000 Cubic Meters. It is shown flying over the uncompleted dock at Akron airport in December, 1929. The Dock is 1175 feet long, 325 feet wide and 211 feet high without interior support.
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Title:
Airship Norge
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1973 Nov-10
Description:
The Italian built N.I. was christened the Norge March 29, 1926. The ship was destined for a polar flight under the sponsorship of the Norwegian Aero Club. The Norge was based at king's bay, Spitzbergen, and left for the North pole May 11, 1926. At 1:30 AM on May 12, 1926, the Norge reached the north pole. After circling the pole, she left for Alaska. The ship finally landed in Teller, Alaska, some 55 miles from the intended destination of Nome. The semi-rigid ship was powered by three 250 HP engines and had a cruising speed of 50 MPH. Other dimensions were Length - 348 Feet, Gas Capacity - 550,000 Cubic Feet. The Norge was the first aircraft to make a successful over flight of the North Pole.
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Title:
Airship Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome PM 1972 Nov-12
Description:
In this Airship Melvin Vaniman, his brother Charles and three companions ascended at Atlantic City, N.J. on July 2, 1912 to start their second attempt at a Trans-Atlantic crossing. The Airship Exploded at 500 feet in full view of thousands of spectators. The five men fell to their deaths.
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Title:
Tangier Restaurant & Cabaret
Akron Ohio (OH), 4x6 Continental Chrome PM 1990 Jun-01
Description:
"The Showplace of the Midwest in Akron, Ohio", features an award-winning dining room, Vegas-style entertainment in the Sultan's Cabaret and banquet facilities for 10-1000 people.
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Title:
Quaker Square
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
The restored Quaker Oats Building is the home of many quaint shops and excellent restaurants, making it a favourite stop for citizens and tourists alike.
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Title:
Goodyear Aerospace Building Complex
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
These buildings are very prominent in the research and scientific progress relating to the skies and outer space. The Goodyear Air-Deck, in this photo, houses the popular Blimps and is one of the largest buildings in the world without interior supports.
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Title:
Long Lake Park
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Church Of Our Savior
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
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Title:
Entrance To Grace Park
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Feb-22
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Title:
High Level Bridge At Gorge
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back PM 1907 Sep-30
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Title:
St. Joseph's Church
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
Description:
Located on Route U.S. 224 in the beautiful village of St. Joseph, only 7 miles from Akron's eastern limits. The Parish dated back to 1831.
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Title:
West Hill Congregational Church
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border PM 1917
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Title:
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border PM 1917
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Title:
Grace Park
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back)
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Title:
The Old Swimming Pool In The Cuyahoga River, Cuyahoga Falls
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
F. A. Sieberling Residence And Gardens
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
North Hill Viaduct
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
The B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
The Miller Rubber Company
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
City Hospital
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
Greetings From Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1940
Description:
Rubber manufacturing Center of the world
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Title:
Akron Municipal Airport
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Administration Building on Akron's 900 acre Municipal Airport and U. S. airship built in Akron
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Title:
St. Beanard's Catholic Church
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back PM 1909
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Title:
First Church Of Christ
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back PM 1912
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Title:
Goss Memorial Reformed Church
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1954
Description:
THIS MODERN CHURCH BUILDING IS LOCATED IN THE KENMORE DISTRICT, AKRON, OHIO-"WHERE FLORIDA MEETS ELEVENTH". IT IS OF BEAUTIFUL GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE AND WAS DEDICATED IN 1929 AT A COST OF $110,000. IT IS " A FRIENDLY CHURCH WITH A CLEAR GOSPEL MESSAGE." IT BELIEVES IN THE INSPIRED BOOK, THE PRECIOUS BLOOD AND THE BLESSED HOPE.
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Title:
St. Joseph Church
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1951
Description:
LOCATED ON ROUTE U.S. 224 IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH, ONLY 7 MILES FROM AKRON'S EASTERN LIMITS. THE PARISH DATES BACK TO 1831.
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Title:
Entrance To Silver Lake Park
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Portage Hotel
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
Campus Scene At Akron University
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
The University Student Building, occupied in 1939, contains dining room facilities, a little theater, offices of student publications, game rooms and a lounge. Knight Hall, a chemistry building was completed in 1950 and contains laboratories and lecture halls.
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Title:
The B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
The B. F. Goodrich Rubber company, one of the largest rubber factories in the united States , is located in Akron, Ohio, the Rubber Center of the United States. This plant manufactures pneumatic tires, tire accessories, truck tires, boots, overshoes. rubbers, mechanical rubber goods, hard rubber goods, aeronautical accessories and druggists sundries.
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Title:
Main Street Viaduct
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
This view shows the North Hill Viaduct which is 2810 feet long, and 72 feet wide, crossing the river at a height of 135 feet. It will expand and contract five feet eight inches.
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Title:
Akron Municipal Stadium
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Rubber Bowl showing Derby Downs
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Title:
Central Y. M. C. A
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
This new, modern 17 - story Y.M.C.A. building covers nearly a square block in the heart of Akron. It contains 350 attractive Residence rooms, swimming pool, 2 gymnasiums, handball and squash courts, showers, steam and electric baths, social lounge for both men and women, inside parking garage, lunch and dining room. Room rates and membership fees within the reach of all men and boys.
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Title:
Goodyear Research Laboratory
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Built during World War II, the multi-million dollar Research laboratory of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, located on Goodyear Boulevard in Akron, is dedicated to "The Best is Yet To Come."
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Title:
Skyline Of Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
This view shows Summit Lake which is situated in the heart of the residential neighborhood of Akron, Ohio, showing the B. F. Goodrich Rubber Plant in the background.
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Title:
First National Tower
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Home of Greater Akron's only National Bank
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Title:
Children's Hospital
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
A modern 260-bed Children's Hospital, serving 15 Counties of Northern Ohio. Fully approved by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals in the United States and Canada.
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Title:
Greetings From Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
City of Opportunity. Akron's growth falls into five periods, following successive stages of transportation - canoe, canal boat, railroad, motor transport and air-way. The rise of each new type of trade route opened the way to Akron's greater development. Akron ranks second in Ohio and eleventh in the United States in industrial payrolls and value of manufactured products. It is the largest rubber manufacturing center in the world. Akron has a Metropolitan Park system of over 2,000 acres, city parks, Municipal University and a fine public school system.
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Title:
Greetings From Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
Greetings From Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Akron - City of Opportunity. Akron's growth falls into five periods, following successive stages of transportation - canoe, canal boat, railroad, motor transport and air-way. The rise of each new type of trade route opened the way to Akron's greater development. Akron ranks second in Ohio and eleventh in the United States in industrial payrolls and value of manufactured products. It is the largest rubber manufacturing center in the world. Akron has a Metropolitan Park system of over 2,000 acres, city parks, Municipal University and a fine public school system.
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Title:
Greetings From Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Akron ranks second in Ohio and eleventh in the U. S. in industrial payroll and value of manufactured products. It is the largest rubber manufacturing center in the world
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Title:
The Goodyear Zeppelin Corp's Factory And Dock
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation Airship Dock on Akron's 900 acre Municipal Airport. Some of the largest airships in the country are built in this dock
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Title:
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Plant
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Plants 1 and 2, in East Akron, U.S. Navy airship over them.
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Title:
Union Station
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border PM 1919
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Title:
The Goodyear Zeppelin Corp's
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
Description:
Airship Factory and Dock, Municipal Airport. The Goodyear-Zeppelin Corp. Air ship factory and Dock is located on the Municipal airport. It is the "most interesting building in the world." The length of the building is 1175 feet; width, 325 feet. The height is 211 feet, equal to a 22 story building. It is the largest structure in the world without interior supports. Ten football games could be played simultaneously under its roof. It would hold the Woolworth Building and Washington Monument. The interior floor area is 364,000 square feet, cubical contents 45,000,000 cubic feet, steel in doors 1,800 tons, structural steel in shell and shops 5,350 tons. "The city of opportunity".
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Title:
North Hill Viaduct
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
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Title:
North Hill Viaduct
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
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Title:
Main Street From Park Place
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
Greetings From Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Akron ranks second in Ohio and eleventh in the U. S. in industrial payroll and value of manufactured products. It is the largest rubber manufacturing center in the world
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Title:
Cuyahoga River Gorge And High Level Bridge, Cuyahoga Falls
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1939
Description:
This is one of the many pretty spots in the Gorge along the Cuyahoga River. The Gorge is part of the Metropolitan Park System of Akron. The High Level Bridge connects Akron with Cuyahoga Falls, and is on the road to Cleveland. It is one of the highest bridges in the United States, being 190 feet above the river bed. State Highway No. 8 passes over it. A very beautiful view of the Gorge can be had from this bridge.
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Title:
Skyline Of Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1939
Description:
Ohio from Summit Lake. This view shows summit Lake which is situated in the heart of the residential neighborhood of Akron, Ohio. Showing the B. f. Goodrich rubber Plant in the background.
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Title:
Air View Of Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1937
Description:
Ohio with First Central Trust Company Building Towering above all others. Aerial Photograph by Courtesy Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Airship Defender. Downtown section of Akron with First Central Trust Company Building in center, roof of Y.W.C.A., lower left corner, and Quaker Oats company's Cereal Plant rear of Tower Building.
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Title:
Police Station
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Springfield Lake
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
In The Glen, Cuyahoga Falls
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Police Station
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Fire Department
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
Description:
City Hall and First Second National Bank Bldg
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Title:
South High School
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
West High School
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
Description:
At Five Points
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Title:
Fire Department
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
Description:
City Hall and First Second National Bank Bldg
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Title:
John Brown Monument
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Children's Hospital
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
A 150 bed general hospital for children, serving 15 counties of Northern Ohio. Fully approved by American College of Surgeons and American Hospital Association.
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Title:
First National Tower
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Home of Greater Akron's only National Bank
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Title:
Aerial View Of The University Of Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
View showing Campus and location of buildings of the University of Akron, Ohio.
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Title:
North Hill High School
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
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Title:
Masonic Temple
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
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Title:
The Central Savings & Trust Co
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
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Title:
Masonic Temple
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
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Title:
Viaduct
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border unused
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Title:
First Central Trust Building
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1944
Description:
First Central trust Company Building at he corner of Main and Mill Streets, over 300 feet high.
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Title:
The B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1952
Description:
The B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company, one of the largest rubber factories in the United States, is located in Akron, Ohio, the Rubber Center of the United States. This plant manufacturers Pneumatic Tires, Tire Accessories Truck Tires, Boots, Overshoes, Rubbers, Mechanical rubber Goods, Hard Rubber Goods, Aeronautical Accessories and Druggists Sundries.
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Title:
Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Open to public. The three-story high Great Hall of the manor house is notable for its vaulted Gothic ceiling and stone floor. Inspired by Ockwells Manor in England, it features a huge stone fireplace, a minstrels' balcony and many original paintings and tapestries.
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Title:
Greetings from Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
Music Hall
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907
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Title:
North Howard Street Extension Bridge
Akron Ohio (OH), White Border PM 1922
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Title:
First Central Trust Building
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
First Central Trust Building at the corner of Main and Mill Streets. This building is over 200 feet high
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Title:
Metropolitan Park Scene
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1946
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Title:
Cuyahoga River Gorge and High Level Bridge, Cuyahoga Falls
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen PM 1937
Description:
This is one of the many pretty spots in the Gorge along the Cuyahoga River. The Gorge is part of the Metropolitan Park System of Akron. The High Level Bridge connects Akron with Cuyahoga Falls, and is on the road to Cleveland. It is one of the highest bridges in the United States, being 190 feet above the river bed. State Highway No. 8 passes over it. A very beautiful view of the Gorge can be had from this bridge
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Title:
The B.F. Goodrich Tires Rubber Company
Akron Ohio (OH) PM 1942
Description:
The B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company, one of the largest rubber factories in the United States, is located in Akron, Ohio, the Rubber Center of the United States. This plant manufactures Pneumatic Tires, Tinc, Accessories, Truck Tires, Boots, Over-shoes, Rubbers, Mechanical Rubber Goods, Hard Rubber Goods, Aeronautical Accessories and Druggists' Sundries
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Title:
Central YMCA
Akron Ohio (OH) unused
Description:
This new modern 17 story Y.M.C.A. building covers nearly a square block in the heart of Akron. It contains 350 attractive Residence rooms, swimming pool, 2 gymnasiums, hand-ball and squash courts, showers, steam and electric baths, social lounges for both men and women, inside parking garage, lunch and dining room. Room rates and membership fees within the reach of all men and boys
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Title:
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Akron Ohio (OH) unused
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Title:
Air View of Akron with First Central Trust Company Buildings
Akron Ohio (OH) PM 1941
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Historical John Brown's Old Homestead On Portage Path, Akron Ohio (OH) , Divided Back, unused
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Howard Street Looking North, Akron Ohio (OH) , Divided Back, PM 1911 May-19, 1C stamp
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Looking Down The Canal, Akron Ohio (OH) , Divided Back, unused
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Market Street Looking West From Post Office, Akron Ohio (OH) , Divided Back, PM 1907 Jul-20, 1C stamp
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West Market Street, Akron Ohio (OH) , Divided Back, PM 1910 Jul-13, 1C stamp
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Title:
Post Office
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Boat Landing At Pine Grove, State Mills
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-03
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Title:
Buchtel Hall, Buchtel College
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
High School
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back PM 1910 Jul-23
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Title:
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back PM 1907 Aug-23
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Title:
Union Park
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
A Residence On Parkins Park Boulevard
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Union Depot
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Union Forge & Mill Sts
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
A West Market Street Residence
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
St. Bernards Catholic Church
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Akron Club
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1910 May-04
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Title:
Grace Park Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Toboggar Silver Lake
Akron Ohio (OH), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Acme Click Y-Mart Family Stores
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Acme #83, 1323 Copley Rd at Hawkins Ave., Akron - Circa 1940.
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Title:
Theevangelical Lutheran Church
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back PM 1916
Description:
THE HOLY TRINITY
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Title:
BBF Hamburgers
Akron Ohio (OH), Chrome unused
Description:
Buff Has Come To Akron!, 411 East Market Street
For Easy Eatin' Fun Be Our Guest …
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Title:
St. Paul'S Episcopal Church
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back PM 1917
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Title:
Greetings From Akron
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
Akron ranks second in Ohio and eleventh in the U. S. in industrial payroll and value of manufactured products. It is the largest rubber manufacturing center in the world
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Title:
Mayflower Hotel
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
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Title:
Million Dollar Akron Baptist Temple
Akron Ohio (OH), Linen unused
Description:
2324 Manchester Road in south Akron. This building is 200 feet long, 92 feet wide. Seating capacity in the auditorium of over 5000. Home of the largest Sunday School in the world, 5000 average attendance. Average Sunday offering of $5,600 for 52 Sundays. 250 voice choir. church owns a fleet of buses, a printing press. Pastor has three associates and staff of secretaries. You have missed part of your life if you miss attending church at the Akron Baptist Temple.
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Title:
Annunciation Catholic Church
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Temple Israel
Akron Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused
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