Greater Akron Memories: A Pictorial History of the 1800s Through the 1930s

Battle Ground, Washington: Pediment Publishing, 2018. [2018] First Edition hardcover, vintage photographs throughout, index, 138 pages plus six pages of business profiles at end. Condition: Fine, new book never read. Stored in temperature-controlled environment. Free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. This is a wonderful, historical look at early Greater Akron, Ohio (1800s-1930s). Topics include street scenes, commerce, industry, transportation, military and public service, tragedy, community, education, recreation, celebrations, and business profiles. This remarkable book opens a portal to a world that no longer exists, but looks uncannily familiar. Cultivated from the archives of the Akron-Summit County Public Library, The Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH, and the Akron Beacon Journal, this commemorative book features hundreds of stunning, historical photographs, including many rare, unusual, and never-before-published images. Each photograph and caption tell a story. Here is a key source that captures the community at work and at play, revealing quiet moments and extravagant spectacles, recalling the triumphs and tragedies of an industrial city on the move. Educational, historical - memorable, according to Mark J. Price of the Akron Beacon Journal. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . First Edition. Hardcover. Fine.