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The Goodyear Zeppelin Corp's Airship Factory and Dock, Municipal Airport, Akron, Ohio

Posted in Airships, Goodyear

Airships – Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation

by tconte on August 14, 2018

Goodyear built its first blimp in 1912. In 1928 the company was awarded a contract to build the Navy’s rigid airships Akron and Macon.

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This Day In History

1927 On this day in 1927, Goodyear had its initial public offering and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
1975 On this day in 1975, Rolling Acres Mall opened as the only two-story mall in Summit County.

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