Library History Digital Exhibit

The Main Library


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Description
As Akron's population increased, the Akron Public Library outgrew the Carnegie Library building.  In 1942 the Library Board purchased the former Akron Beacon Journal building located at the corner of East Market and Summit Streets. The Library occupied this building until 1969.

Title: Summit Street Building

Author/Creator: unknown

Date: ca. 1960

Related Information: Library History Collection

Size: 5 x 7 inches

Subjects:
Akron Public Library
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Libraries-Akron

Source: summitstreet6544.tiff


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