In every community there are structures that stand out, both to those who see them often and those passing by them for the first time. Some are landmarks because of their size and location; others are significant for reasons of their architecture — designs that either are unique in themselves or illustrative of some recognizable overall design. It is that Stark County architecture upon which we focus when looking at the buildings selected for this book, with a touch of history discussed to show why others before us found them interesting as well.

The Canton Repository is proud to announce “Stark County Memories: Our Architecture,” a 144-page comprehensive look at greater Stark County and what makes it such a uniquely wonderful place.