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South Main Street looking North

Posted in Main Street, Stores, Streets/Bridges

South Main Street

by tconte on November 7, 2019

At a time before automobiles ruled the streets, most of Akron’s leading stores, theaters, and hotels were located along South Main Street. Trolley’s and horse carts added to the bustle of downtown.

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