 Akron's history is colorful, painful, diverse and
inspiring. Located in the untamed frontier of the Western Reserve, access to the
outside world was both arduous and expensive. There was a great deal of talk of
constructing a canal through the area. By 1825, this region - now know as Akron - had its
first canal under construction. Because of this exceptional initiative, Akron
quickly grew into a significant city on the new frontier.
 In the years following, Akron will
grow from her humble beginnings as a canal town, into a major municipality, whose name is
now recognized throughout the world.
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