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.
My hope is to highlight some of this diversity here, as I take you on a tour of Akron, OH.
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
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Food in 44308
- West Point Market (Akron)
- "Lots of interesting foods.. great for wine / cheese / olive oil... Not the best for regular items. Their prepared foods are average at best and their cafe..." more
- Angel Falls Coffee Company (Akron)
- "feels like you COULD be in East LA or some boho area of NYC." more
- Mustard Seed Market & Cafe (Akron)
- "Terrific market, with everything a natural foods consumer could want and more. I often find yummy things I've never seen in San Francisco. Wonderful..." more
- Ninni's Bakery (Akron)
- "I temporarily forgot about this place. the cannoli is great!!!" more
- Mary Coyle Ice Cream (Akron)
- "Great ice cream and their peanut butter pie is awesome!" more
The Weather in Akron, OH
Current weather conditions in Akron, OH (44312)
Local Pollen Reports
50°F (Feels like 47°F)
Last update: 11/25/09 3:54 AM EST
Humidity: 80%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 44°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.89in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 7mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Cloudy
High: 51°F
Low: 41°F
Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Thursday
Nov 26
Few Showers
High: 46°F
Low: 32°F
Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Friday
Nov 27
Few Showers
High: 39°F
Low: 34°F
Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Saturday
Nov 28
Rain / Snow
High: 44°F
Low: 33°F
Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Akron: Rediscovering a City in Transition
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Here's what Yelpers have to say about Night Life in 44309
- 69 Taps (Akron)
- "The music is way too loud and it's way too crowded in here, but it's worth it for the beer selection they have." more
- Square (Akron)
- "I find it hilarious that the place holder for this review got F/U/Cs though I clearly stated it wasn't the review... go, me! ANYHOW! Down to business! I..." more
- The Matinee (Akron)
- "Um...yeah! Awesome for music shows and it usually free (?).... I heard they are going to serve food late nite? ;-) love it...." 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
- Mocha Maiden (Akron)
- "Nice place. Lots of potential. But still really boring...too dark and I feel afraid to fart in there....." more
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: 31,536Number 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) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he was a three-time "Mr. Basketball" of Ohio in high school, and was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar while a sophomore at St. Vincent?St. Mary High School. At just 18, he was selected with the number one pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers and signed a US$90 million shoe contract with Nike before his professional debut. Listed as a small forward, James has set numerous youngest player records since joining the league. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003?04, NBA Most Valuable Player in 2008?09, and has been both All-NBA and an All-Star every season since 2005.
The focal point of the Cleveland offense, James has led the team to consecutive playoff appearances from 2006 through 2009. In 2007, the Cavaliers advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time since 1992 and to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. James has also been a member of the USA national team, winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and gold at the 2008 Olympics.
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- Wow! This was wonderful information! Really, a 20 minute commute avg? That would be like running to McDonalds here in Atlanta. I think our avg commute is close to 1.5 hours. Sounds like a dream come true. As I watched the video I realized I may have to make a trip to that area soon and maybe we can visit :) Loved this lens!
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- Great lens! My hometown is actually Lima, Ohio, and I learned some stuff about Akron that I didn't know, thanks. You might enjoy You Know You're From Lima If... 5*'s
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