Historical Marker
The Crescent Theater
Historical marker location:
Minster, Ohio
( Marker is at the intersection of East Fourth Street and South Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling west on East Fourth Street.)
The city of Akron, Ohio, was once known as the "Rubber Capital of the World" because of its thriving rubber industry. Companies like Goodyear, Firestone, and General Tire all had headquarters in Akron at one point.