National Register of Historic Places listings in Akron, Ohio facts for kids

Location of Akron in Summit County

Welcome to Akron, Ohio! Did you know that this city is home to many amazing buildings and places that are super old and important? These special spots are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a hall of fame for buildings, districts, and other cool sites across the United States.

When a place is on this list, it means it's been recognized by the government for its history, architecture, or what it means to our culture. It helps protect these places so future generations can enjoy and learn from them.

In all of Summit County, Ohio, there are 182 places on this list. Akron itself has 60 of these special spots! Two of them are even more important and are called National Historic Landmarks. This article will tell you all about the historic places right here in Akron.

Akron's Historic Treasures

Akron is full of history, and many of its buildings tell stories from the past. These places show us how people lived, worked, and built the city over many years. Let's explore some of these cool historic sites.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	Description
1	Akron Jewish Center		July 24, 1986 (#86001919)	220 S. Balch St. 41°05′11″N 81°32′04″W / 41.086389°N 81.534444°W / 41.086389; -81.534444 (Akron Jewish Center)	This building has been an important gathering place for the Jewish community in Akron for many years.
2	Akron Post Office and Federal Building		May 26, 1983 (#83002059)	168 E. Market St. 41°05′00″N 81°30′49″W / 41.083333°N 81.513611°W / 41.083333; -81.513611 (Akron Post Office and Federal Building)	This grand building once served as the main post office and a federal office building for the city.
3	Akron Public Library		January 19, 1983 (#83002060)	69 E. Market St. 41°05′06″N 81°30′52″W / 41.085°N 81.514444°W / 41.085; -81.514444 (Akron Public Library)	The main branch of the Akron Public Library has been a center for learning and reading for the community.
4	Akron Rural Cemetery Buildings		September 27, 1980 (#80003236)	150 Glendale Ave. 41°05′05″N 81°31′32″W / 41.084722°N 81.525556°W / 41.084722; -81.525556 (Akron Rural Cemetery Buildings)	These buildings are part of one of Akron's oldest cemeteries, which is a peaceful and historic place.
5	Akron Soap Company		September 29, 2014 (#14000811)	237-243 Furnace St. 41°05′20″N 81°30′26″W / 41.0889°N 81.5072°W / 41.0889; -81.5072 (Akron Soap Company)	This building was once home to a company that made soap, showing Akron's industrial past.
6	Akron Y.M.C.A. Building		October 31, 1980 (#80003237)	80 W. Center St. 41°04′49″N 81°31′24″W / 41.080278°N 81.523333°W / 41.080278; -81.523333 (Akron Y.M.C.A. Building)	The YMCA building provided a place for recreation, education, and community activities for many years.
7	Akron-Fulton International Airport Administration Building		December 21, 2001 (#01001361)	1800 Triplett Boulevard 41°02′31″N 81°27′47″W / 41.041944°N 81.463056°W / 41.041944; -81.463056 (Akron-Fulton International Airport Administration Building)	This building is part of Akron's airport history, showing how air travel developed in the area.
8	Byron R. Barder House		September 17, 1987 (#87001598)	1041 W. Market St. 41°06′02″N 81°33′00″W / 41.100417°N 81.550000°W / 41.100417; -81.550000 (Byron R. Barder House)	A historic home that shows the architectural styles popular in Akron long ago.
9	Stacy G. Carkhuff House		August 30, 1984 (#84003804)	1225 W. Market St. 41°06′11″N 81°33′15″W / 41.103056°N 81.554167°W / 41.103056; -81.554167 (Stacy G. Carkhuff House)	Another beautiful historic house, giving us a peek into Akron's past.
10	Cascade Locks Historic District		December 10, 1992 (#92001627)	Roughly bounded by North, Howard, Innerbelt State Route 59, and the canal from Locks 10 to 16, including discontiguous parts north 41°05′35″N 81°31′16″W / 41.093056°N 81.521111°W / 41.093056; -81.521111 (Cascade Locks Historic District)	This district includes parts of the old Ohio and Erie Canal, which was very important for trade and travel in Ohio's early days.
11	Cole Avenue Housing Project Historic District		October 17, 2007 (#07001090)	744 Colette Dr. 41°03′05″N 81°30′07″W / 41.051467°N 81.501928°W / 41.051467; -81.501928 (Cole Avenue Housing Project Historic District)	This area represents an important part of Akron's social history, showing how housing was developed for communities.
12	Eagles Temple		June 1, 1982 (#82003656)	131-137 E. Market St. 41°05′03″N 81°30′48″W / 41.084167°N 81.513333°W / 41.084167; -81.513333 (Eagles Temple)	The Eagles Temple was a meeting place for a fraternal organization, important in Akron's community life.
13	East Market Street Church of Christ		February 7, 1989 (#88003440)	864 E. Market St. 41°04′22″N 81°29′30″W / 41.072778°N 81.491667°W / 41.072778; -81.491667 (East Market Street Church of Christ)	This church building has served its congregation and the community for many years.
14	Firestone Tire and Rubber Company		June 20, 2014 (#14000338)	1200 Firestone Parkway 41°03′06″N 81°31′50″W / 41.051667°N 81.530556°W / 41.051667; -81.530556 (Firestone Tire and Rubber Company)	This building was part of the famous Firestone company, which was a huge part of Akron's history as the "Rubber Capital of the World."
15	First Congregational Church		February 20, 2004 (#04000061)	292 E. Market St. 41°04′53″N 81°30′31″W / 41.081389°N 81.508611°W / 41.081389; -81.508611 (First Congregational Church)	This church building has a long history and beautiful architecture.
16	First National Bank Tower		June 27, 2007 (#07000633)	106 S. Main St. 41°04′56″N 81°31′08″W / 41.082222°N 81.518889°W / 41.082222; -81.518889 (First National Bank Tower)	This tall building was once the First National Bank Tower and is now known as the FirstMerit Tower.
17	Jacob M. Gayer House		October 18, 1984 (#84003442)	406 Sumner St. 41°04′19″N 81°30′53″W / 41.071944°N 81.514722°W / 41.071944; -81.514722 (Jacob M. Gayer House)	Another historic home that shows the style of houses built in Akron's past.
18	Glendale Cemetery		September 28, 2001 (#01001063)	150 Glendale Ave. 41°05′02″N 81°31′44″W / 41.083889°N 81.528889°W / 41.083889; -81.528889 (Glendale Cemetery)	Glendale Cemetery is not just a burial ground; it's a beautiful park with historic monuments and landscaping.
19	Goodyear Airdock		April 11, 1973 (#73002259)	Southern side of the Akron Airport 41°01′55″N 81°28′15″W / 41.031944°N 81.470833°W / 41.031944; -81.470833 (Goodyear Airdock)	This massive building was used to build and house blimps and airships, showing Akron's role in aviation history.
20	Goodyear Hall-Ohio Savings and Trust Company		February 24, 2014 (#14000030)	1201 E. Market St. 41°04′00″N 81°28′58″W / 41.066667°N 81.482778°W / 41.066667; -81.482778 (Goodyear Hall-Ohio Savings and Trust Company)	Goodyear Hall was a community center for Goodyear employees, offering many services and activities.
21	Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Headquarters		August 27, 2013 (#13000683)	1144 E. Market St. 41°03′56″N 81°28′58″W / 41.065556°N 81.482778°W / 41.065556; -81.482778 (Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Headquarters)	This was the main office for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, a very important business in Akron.
22	The Gothic Building		May 21, 2010 (#10000280)	102 S. High St. and 52-58 E. Mill St. 41°04′55″N 81°31′01″W / 41.082083°N 81.516944°W / 41.082083; -81.516944 (The Gothic Building)	The Gothic Building is known for its unique architectural style.
23	Grace Reformed Church		July 19, 1984 (#84003806)	172 W. Bowery St. 41°04′48″N 81°31′28″W / 41.08°N 81.524444°W / 41.08; -81.524444 (Grace Reformed Church)	This church has been a spiritual home for many Akron residents over the years.
24	Hall Park Allotment Historic District		October 31, 2002 (#02001274)	Roughly along Oakdale Ave., from Crestwood Ave. and Crosby St. 41°05′20″N 81°32′00″W / 41.088889°N 81.533333°W / 41.088889; -81.533333 (Hall Park Allotment Historic District)	This district shows how neighborhoods were planned and built in Akron's past.
25	Hower Mansion		April 11, 1973 (#73001536)	60 Fir Hill 41°04′46″N 81°30′28″W / 41.079556°N 81.507778°W / 41.079556; -81.507778 (Hower Mansion)	The Hower Mansion is a grand historic home, giving us a glimpse into the lives of wealthy families in Akron.
26	Andrew Jackson House		February 13, 1975 (#75001537)	277 E. Mill St. 41°04′48″N 81°30′34″W / 41.080000°N 81.509444°W / 41.080000; -81.509444 (Andrew Jackson House)	This house is another example of Akron's historic residential architecture.
27	Loew's Theatre		July 16, 1973 (#73001537)	182 S. Main St. 41°04′51″N 81°31′13″W / 41.080833°N 81.520278°W / 41.080833; -81.520278 (Loew's Theatre)	Now known as the Akron Civic Theatre, this beautiful building was once a famous movie palace.
28	Main Exchange Historic District		November 12, 2009 (#09000912)	1 W. Exchange St., 323-337 S. Main St., 12 E. Exchange St., 380-348 S. Main St., and 328-326 S. Main St. 41°04′36″N 81°31′20″W / 41.076539°N 81.522111°W / 41.076539; -81.522111 (Main Exchange Historic District)	This district includes several historic buildings that were important for business and daily life in Akron.
29	Main-Market Historic District		August 1, 2003 (#03000719)	15-47 N. Main St., 1-39 S. Main St., 39-168 E. Market St., 18-42 N. High St., and 70 Broadway St. 41°05′06″N 81°30′59″W / 41.085047°N 81.51635°W / 41.085047; -81.51635 (Main-Market Historic District)	This area is a key part of downtown Akron, with many historic commercial buildings.
30	Wells E. Merriman House		September 29, 1983 (#83002061)	641 W. Market St. 41°05′40″N 81°32′16″W / 41.094444°N 81.537778°W / 41.094444; -81.537778 (Wells E. Merriman House)	A historic residence that adds to the rich architectural heritage of Akron.
31	Lewis Miller House		January 30, 1976 (#76001531)	142 King Dr. 41°05′04″N 81°31′23″W / 41.084444°N 81.523056°W / 41.084444; -81.523056 (Lewis Miller House)	This house belonged to Lewis Miller, a notable figure in Akron's history.
32	O'Neil's Department Store		November 28, 1990 (#90001776)	226-250 S. Main St. 41°04′46″N 81°31′24″W / 41.079444°N 81.523333°W / 41.079444; -81.523333 (O'Neil's Department Store)	O'Neil's was a very popular department store, a place where many Akron families shopped for generations.
33	Old Akron Post Office		June 19, 1972 (#72001046)	70 E. Market St. 41°05′04″N 81°30′55″W / 41.084444°N 81.515278°W / 41.084444; -81.515278 (Old Akron Post Office)	This building served as an early post office for Akron, handling mail for the growing city.
34	Col. Simon Perkins Mansion		August 13, 1974 (#74001624)	550 Copley Rd. 41°05′06″N 81°32′30″W / 41.085°N 81.541667°W / 41.085; -81.541667 (Col. Simon Perkins Mansion)	This mansion was the home of Colonel Simon Perkins, an important founder of Akron.
35	Portage Hotel		October 17, 1988 (#80004611)	10 N. Main St. 41°05′08″N 81°31′01″W / 41.085556°N 81.516944°W / 41.085556; -81.516944 (Portage Hotel)	The Portage Hotel was once a grand hotel, hosting many visitors and events in Akron.
36	Quaker Oats Cereal Factory		December 8, 1978 (#78002195)	120 E. Mill St. 41°04′50″N 81°30′56″W / 41.080556°N 81.515556°W / 41.080556; -81.515556 (Quaker Oats Cereal Factory)	This unique building was originally a Quaker Oats cereal factory, later repurposed into a hotel and shops.
37	The Rhodes and Watters Apartment Buildings		December 20, 2007 (#07001296)	614, 608, 610, and 612 W. Market St., and 16 Rhodes Ave. 41°05′37″N 81°32′14″W / 41.093611°N 81.537222°W / 41.093611; -81.537222 (The Rhodes and Watters Apartment Buildings)	These apartment buildings show the style of multi-family homes built in Akron.
38	Byron W. Robinson House		September 20, 1991 (#91001415)	715 E. Buchtel Ave. 41°04′37″N 81°29′43″W / 41.077083°N 81.495278°W / 41.077083; -81.495278 (Byron W. Robinson House)	Another historic house that adds to Akron's collection of important buildings.
39	Charles Willard Seiberling House		May 6, 1993 (#93000405)	1075 W. Market St. 41°06′06″N 81°33′05″W / 41.101667°N 81.551389°W / 41.101667; -81.551389 (Charles Willard Seiberling House)	This house belonged to Charles Willard Seiberling, a member of a prominent Akron family.
40	Selle Gear Company		November 9, 2005 (#05001213)	451 S. High St. 41°04′25″N 81°31′20″W / 41.073611°N 81.522222°W / 41.073611; -81.522222 (Selle Gear Company)	The Selle Gear Company building represents Akron's industrial past and its manufacturing heritage.
41	Dr. Robert Smith House		October 31, 1985 (#85003411)	855 Ardmore Ave. 41°05′45″N 81°32′58″W / 41.095833°N 81.549306°W / 41.095833; -81.549306 (Dr. Robert Smith House)	This house is a National Historic Landmark because it was the home of Dr. Bob, one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous.
42	South Main Street Historic District		July 2, 2008 (#08000622)	156-222 S. Main St., 153-279 S. Main St. 41°04′46″N 81°31′12″W / 41.079381°N 81.520136°W / 41.079381; -81.520136 (South Main Street Historic District)	This district along South Main Street features many historic buildings that were part of Akron's busy downtown.
43	St. Bernard's Church		March 9, 1989 (#89000174)	240 S. Broadway St. 41°04′41″N 81°31′07″W / 41.078056°N 81.518611°W / 41.078056; -81.518611 (St. Bernard's Church)	St. Bernard's Church is a beautiful and historic place of worship in Akron.
44	St. Paul's Sunday School and Parish House		November 7, 1976 (#76001532)	E. Market and Forge Sts. 41°04′51″N 81°30′25″W / 41.080833°N 81.506944°W / 41.080833; -81.506944 (St. Paul's Sunday School and Parish House)	This building was an important part of St. Paul's church community.
45	Stan Hywet Hall-Frank A. Seiberling House		January 17, 1975 (#75002058)	714 N. Portage Path 41°07′07″N 81°33′05″W / 41.118611°N 81.551389°W / 41.118611; -81.551389 (Stan Hywet Hall-Frank A. Seiberling House)	Stan Hywet Hall is a magnificent estate and a National Historic Landmark. It was the home of Frank A. Seiberling, who founded the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
46	Stan Hywet Poultry Keepers Cottage		January 14, 2013 (#12001183)	1103 Courtleigh Dr. 41°07′06″N 81°33′12″W / 41.118333°N 81.553333°W / 41.118333; -81.553333 (Stan Hywet Poultry Keepers Cottage)	This small cottage is part of the larger Stan Hywet Hall estate.
47	Summit County Courthouse and Annex		October 15, 1974 (#74001625)	209 S. High St. 41°04′46″N 81°31′02″W / 41.079544°N 81.517103°W / 41.079544; -81.517103 (Summit County Courthouse and Annex)	The Summit County Courthouse is where important legal and government work happens for the county.
48	Valley Railway Historic District		May 17, 1985 (#85001123)	Cuyahoga Valley between Rockside Rd. in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Howard St. at Little Cuyahoga Valley 41°13′38″N 81°34′13″W / 41.227222°N 81.570278°W / 41.227222; -81.570278 (Valley Railway Historic District)	This historic railway district runs through the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park and connects Akron to other parts of the county.
49	Viall Lodge		March 17, 1994 (#94000238)	1135 E. Market St. 41°04′05″N 81°29′04″W / 41.068056°N 81.484444°W / 41.068056; -81.484444 (Viall Lodge)	Viall Lodge is another historic building that contributes to Akron's rich past.
50	Werner Company Building		December 12, 1976 (#76001533)	109 N. Union 41°05′03″N 81°30′21″W / 41.084167°N 81.505833°W / 41.084167; -81.505833 (Werner Company Building)	The Werner Company Building was part of Akron's industrial growth.
51	Edward P. Werner House		October 4, 2005 (#05001146)	258 W. Market St. 41°05′20″N 81°31′34″W / 41.088889°N 81.526111°W / 41.088889; -81.526111 (Edward P. Werner House)	This house is another example of the historic homes found in Akron.
52	Wesley Temple AME Zion Church		March 17, 1994 (#94000243)	104 N. Prospect St. 41°05′10″N 81°30′38″W / 41.086111°N 81.510556°W / 41.086111; -81.510556 (Wesley Temple AME Zion Church)	Wesley Temple AME Zion Church has been an important spiritual and community center.
53	Westmont Building		May 31, 1984 (#84003807)	22 Rhodes Ave. 41°05′35″N 81°32′15″W / 41.093194°N 81.537500°W / 41.093194; -81.537500 (Westmont Building)	The Westmont Building is a historic structure that adds to the character of Akron.
54	Young Women's Christian Association		November 4, 1982 (#82001491)	146 S. High St. 41°04′52″N 81°31′03″W / 41.081111°N 81.5175°W / 41.081111; -81.5175 (Young Women's Christian Association)	The YWCA building has provided support and programs for women and girls in Akron for many years.