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John Brown House, Akron, Ohio

Posted in Homes, Monuments

John Brown House

by tconte on March 29, 2014

This c.1830 home was purchased by Colonel Simon Perkins in 1844 and then rented to John Brown and his family for nearly 10 years.

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This Day In History

1925 On this day in 1925, Goodyear's first advertising blimp, the Pilgrim, was christened by Florence Litchfield, wife of Goodyear president, P. W. Litchfield.
1968 On this day in 1968, the Wooster Avenue riots had spread to downtown Akron. Police Captain Al Monzo and his officers used tear gas in the area, bringing an end to the riot (although it was not officially regarded as over until the 23rd).

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