The Metropolitan Building still stands today although its name has been changed by current owners to Chemstress Courtyard. Location: 39 South Main Street
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Flat Iron Building
Akron’s Flatiron Building was located at Howard and Main Streets in downtown Akron. It was built in 1907 and demolished in 1967.
First Central Trust Tower
In 1904, the Akron-based Central Savings Bank merged with the Akron Trust Company to form Central Savings & Trust Company. In 1947, the First National Bank of Akron took control of the Central Savings and converted to a commercial bank. At that time the tower took on the name “First National Tower”.
Ohio Building
This is the Ohio Building in Akron, Ohio. In this postcard view, old cars can be seen parked along the front and side of the building. Additionally, a horse and cart are seen on the street making deliveries.
Werner Printing Company
The Werner Printing Company established its dominance in the world of print long before Akron’s rubber boom. By 1900 the Werner Company was the largest and most complete book factory in America. Legal battles with Encyclopedia Britannica over copyright issues, which the Werner Company ultimately won, resulted in financial losses that ultimately destroyed the company.
Akron Savings & Loan
Built in 1923, the Akron Savings & Loan building is 158-foot-tall 12-story high-rise. 1888 the Akron Savings & Loan began as the Akron Building and Loan Association (196 South High Street). The first officers were Hugo Schumacher, W.B. Gamble, A.H. Noah, William Buchtel, and P.M. Atterholt. 1891 The company moved to larger offices inside the…
First Second National Building
The First Second National Bank Building was built in 1911by Carmichael Construction. The building’s design came from George B. Post & Sons.This image shows the building before the four additional floors were added in 1919.
Central Savings and Trust Co. – I.O.O.F Lodge
In 1904, the Central Savings Bank merged with the Akron Trust Company to form the Central Savings & Trust Company. Before moving to the Hamilton Building (renamed the Central Savings & Trust Building in 1918) this was the banks home. A beautiful multistory office building on Akron’s Main Street. In 1931 the bank, under a new name, moved…
Akron Savings & Loan
In 1888, the Akron Building and Loan Association was opened. The first officers included familiar Akron family names: Hugo Schumacher, W.B. Gamble, A.H. Noah, William Buchtel, and P.M. Atterholt. In 1909, after several moves, the name of the company was changed to the Akron Savings and Loan Company, with its headquarters at the Savings and Loan…
Central Depositors Bank & Trust
The 27 story art deco style building sits at the corner of Main Street and East Mill Street. The tower was built on the former site of the Hamilton Building.
First-Second National Bank
The First-Second National Building was constructed in 1911 on the southeast corner of South Main Street and East Bowery Street. In 1919, four additional floors were added to the building. Although it was designed for the Second National Bank, during construction the bank merged with the First National Bank to form the First-Second National Bank.
Hower Building
The Hower building at 31 West Market Street in Akron, Ohio. The building was used for light manufacturing and storage businesses, as well as a clock repair shop, beauty supplies store, and print shops.
Hamilton Building
Once standing on the site of today’s First National Bank Tower. The Hamilton Building was home to Akron’s first major bank, the Central Savings and Trust which moved into the building in 1918 and remained there until the building was demolished.
Ohio Bell Telephone Company Building
Ohio Bell was part of the Bell System system of companies, led by the Bell Telephone Company and later by AT&T. It provided telephone services to much of the United States and Canada from 1877 to 1984.
First National Tower
In 1904, the Akron-based Central Savings Bank merged with the Akron Trust Company to form Central Savings & Trust Company. In 1947, the First National Bank of Akron took control of the Central Savings and converted to a commercial bank. At that time the tower took on the name “First National Tower”.
Seiberling Rubber Company Office
In the six years after its 1921 founding, The Seiberling Rubber Company grew to be the world’s 7th largest tire producer. During World War II, the company supplied tires for heavy artillery pieces. The company was eventually acquired by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. While Seiberling tires are no longer sold in the US…
Second National Bank
Built in 1911, The Second National Bank Building is located on the southeast corner of South Main St and East Bowery St. It was constructed by Carmichael Construction and designed by George B. Post & Sons. Four additional floors (shown here) were added to the building in 1919. Pre 1919 view without the additional four floors:…
Hamilton Building
This rather plain looking structure once stood on the site of today’s First National Bank Tower. The Hamilton Building was home to the Central Savings and Trust which moved into the building in 1918 and renamed it the Central Savings and Trust Building. The bank remained there until the building was demolished and replaced by…
Peoples Savings Bank
This corner of Main Street and Exchange Street is filed with Akron history. Before the Peoples Savings Bank was constructed here, this was the home of Henry Clark’s Tavern, the first hotel in Akron built in 1836. The Evans Building and Loan Association took control of the property in 1915 and constructed what is now know as the…
WADC Radio
Built on the site where Hotel Buchtel once stood, the WADC building was completed May 6th, 1949. The entire second floor was occupied by Radio Station WADC, which was established April 8th, 1925, and was owned and operated by Allen T. Simmons. In 1929 the station’s announcer was George F. Houston. According to 440.com, other…
Hamilton Building
The Hamilton Building once on the site of today’s First National Bank Tower. The Hamilton Building was home to Akron’s first major bank, the Central Savings and Trust which moved into the building in 1918, renamed it the Central Savings & Trust Building and remained there until the building was demolished to make way for…
First-Second National Bank
This pre 1919 postcard view shows the building as originally constructed. In 1919 the building had an additional four floors added. It has also gone through a number of name changes over the years. Today it is known as the Key Building but was formerly known as the Society Building, The Centran Building, and the First National Bank Building. Post…