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About Akron
Set in the hills of the Western Reserve along the Eerie Canal, Akron, Ohio sits in a great spot. The location explains why the city boasts a prosperous history replete with capital-minded industrialists who specialized in everything from rubber to edibles. At the end of the 19th century, Akron became the home of BF... [read more]
Akron Factoid
Akron's city mechanical engineer Frank Loomis built the world's first police car in 1899. It was an electric wagon that ran 30 miles at speeds up to 16mph and came complete with lights, gongs, and a stretcher.