Greater Akron Memories II: The 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

Hardcover book, 136 pages

Rated 4.8 out of 5, 17 reviews
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About the book

Red Cross swimming instructor Clarence E. Hall teaches a children’s class at Summit Beach Park’s Crystal Pool, Akron, June 30, 1949. Courtesy Akron Beacon Journal

The Akron Beacon Journal is pleased to announce an all-new hardcover coffee-table book, "Greater Akron Memories II: The 1940s, 1950s and 1960s." This beautiful heirloom-quality second volume in our Memories series will feature Greater Akron through stunning historic photos. We are thrilled to include photos from our readers, in addition to photos carefully selected from the archives of the Akron-Summit County Public Library and Akron Beacon Journal.

 

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Army lieutenants stationed in Akron stage a celebration on the eve of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, Akron, May 7, 1945. From left: William Piltz, James Whipple, Robert Thompson, J. W. Mitchell, John Lindquist, Al Bagot, Clinton Taylor. Courtesy Akron Beacon Journal
The book

A collector’s edition coffee-table book

Format
Hardcover, collector’s edition
Pages
136
Size
11.25 × 8.75 in
Printing
Fine-art ink on heavy art paper
Printed in
North America
Ships
Now, direct from the publisher
Publisher
Pediment Publishing
ISBN
9781597258777
Made to be kept

Built like something you’ll hand down

A 120-point case board, thicker than most hardcovers. Fine-art ink for a wide tonal range in every photograph. Heavy art paper meant to last for generations, and binding that never lets a page go. Printed entirely in North America, and checked before it ships.

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Engineers demolish the old High Level Bridge, Akron, 1950. The new bridge is in the upper foreground. This photo won Beacon Journal chief photographer Julius Greenfield a top national news photo award. Courtesy Akron Beacon Journal
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Richard R. (Akron, Ohio)
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The book came quickly and in perfect condition and the photos are wonderful. Great book for all those that grew up in Akron during those times!

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Michael M. (Detroit, Michigan)

Greater Akron Memories II: The 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

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Martha P. (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)
Greater AKRON Memories II

The book was delivered when promised in great condition....a birthday gift for my husband in November! I’m sure we will both enjoy it immensely. Thanks!

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Chad P. (Killen, Alabama)
Akron Memories Volumes I and II

Great history and such fun to see how things have changed through the years

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Charles S. (Akron, Ohio)

Excellent! Fun!

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Diana C. (Wadsworth, Ohio)

My husband is from the 40s and I am from the 50s so we are really enjoying this book. Thanks for making such a great book.

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Don H. (Aurora, Ohio)
Greater Akron Memories II

Great shots of history , very easy to get lost in the photos !

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nancy f. (Akron, Ohio)

I am from the Depression Era, so the "40's, 50's, 60's" was so very interesting to me. Wonderful to relive these memories....thank you! Such great days long gone by.

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