Akron, Ohio

Discover Akron, Ohio

Akron, Ohio has been my hometown all my life. I was born and raised here. Located in Summit County, North-East Ohio around fifty miles south of Cleveland, it can now boast the fact that it is also the hometown of basketball sensation, LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Over the years the city has undergone many changes. Formerly known as the Rubber Capital of the World, due to its indelible link with the rubber industry, it is now known as the City of Invention as it homes The National Inventor's Hall of Fame as well as an interactive museum of invention, referred to as Inventure Place.

As well as its moniker as the City of Invention, Akron also enjoys many notable "firsts", as well as a diverse cultural and historical background.

Although this page is still in development, my hope is to highlight some of this diversity here, as I take you on a tour of Akron, OH.

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Akron: The City of Invention

Since 1995, the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum has been located in Akron, Ohio.

Originally founded in 1973, the Museum was situated in Washington DC before its move to Akron. It has several aims, including honoring those who who are responsible for great technological advances. Each May, new inductees are are named and honored at the Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies. There are currently 313 inductees and their biographies and exhibits of their work are prominently featured.

Required eligibility for induction:

1. Inventors must hold a US patent.
2. The invention must contribute to the welfare of mankind.
3. Promotes the progress of science and the useful arts.

In addition, the Museum also offers visitors the chance to view several permanent interactive exhibits, such as Fiber Optic where one can experiment with various aspects of fiber optics. There is also a workshop called Make It Area, as well as Kids Play which is an experimental area aimed at the under 7s.

Children are also catered for through Camp Invention, a summer program for kids, as well as Club Invention, which is an out-of-school program for kids, together with the Collegiate Inventors Competition.

Celebrated Northeast-Ohioans inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame are:

Charles Brush: arc light.
Thomas Alva Edison: incandescent electric light.
Harvey Firestone: pneumatic tire.
George Hulett: Hulett loading and unloading machines.
Garrett Morgan: inventor of the traffic light and gas mask.
Henry Timken: roller bearings.
Alexander Winton: contributions to automobile, bicycle, and diesel technology.

For further information such as admission prices and hours, contact:

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
221 S. Broadway
Akron, OH 44308-1505
330 762-4463

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Great Food in the Akron Area

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The Weather in Akron, OH

Current weather conditions in Akron, OH (44312)

Local Pollen Reports

44°F (Feels like 36°F)

Last update: 12/3/08 2:54 PM EST

Humidity: 49%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 26°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.95in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 17mph From: Airport Conditions

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Sunrise: 7:34 AM
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Sunrise: 7:36 AM
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High: 29°F
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Sunrise: 7:37 AM
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Akron: Rediscovering a City in Transition

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Nights Out in Akron

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Mocha Maiden (Akron): "It has been pointed out to me recently that I have a "type." I'm sure I knew this before - as every guy I date tends to look like a clone of each other -..." more
Lock 3 Park (Akron): "Lock 3 is a great area in Downtown Akron. It's right along the canal and is host to many events throughout the year. In the summer, there are many outdoor..." more
The Matinee (Akron): "great happy hour specials. fabulous bartenders. strong pours. the best jukebox in the greater akron area. house made fruit infused vodka. pool table. great..." more
Northside (Akron): "During the week Northside has some fun music. Rachel Robers plays every Monday (rachel-robers.info) and Zach (zachmusic.net) plays with his band every..." more
Lime Spider (Akron): "Mighty fine live venue. We toured through here a couple years back, and the crowd was cool and unpretentious and the staff were all decent to us. Plus we..." more

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Akron, OH Stats

The population of 44312 is 31,536.

That's #2414 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

97% of the population is white, which is 23 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 44312 is $37,758, which is $8,060 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $92,000. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 17% from the typical value.

Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of OH is 39.

Stats about: Akron, OH

Population: 31,536
Number of Households: 13,866
Average House Value: $92,000
Average Income per Household: $37,758
Elevation: 989 ft

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Akron is Home to LeBron James

LeBron Raymone James (born December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). James, commonly nicknamed "King James," was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar while still in high school at St. Vincent - St. Mary High School, and was named Ohio's "Mr. Basketball" three times. At the age of 18, he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers and signed an US$90 million shoe contract with Nike before his NBA debut. He has since set numerous youngest player records. During his first season, he received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and in the following four seasons received All-NBA and All-Star honors. He has led the Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances in 2006, 2007, and 2008; in 2007, the team advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time since 1992 and the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

James is listed as a small forward, but is often classified as a point forward due to his ability to play point guard.[http://www.nba.com/news/lebron_point_030922.html Cavs Won't Play LeBron at Point to Start] He is a member of the United States men's national basketball team winning the bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and redeeming that result by winning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. He finished second in the league's Most Valuable Player balloting in 2006.

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