Akron

by Diane DeMali Francis and David W. Francis

Book Overview

See how Akron, Ohio, rode the economic roller coaster but overcame several adversities and remained a major force in many industries.

Best known as the "Rubber Capital of the World," Akron, Ohio, was a major player in varioius industries long before Benjamin F. Goodrich moved there in 1870. From humble canal town to global industry giant, Akron rode the economic roller coaster through the Depression, wars, strikes, and financial...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738531944
• ISBN13: 9780738531946
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.4"