Lane Public Library / Clark Lane

Historical marker location:

300 N. 3rd Street, Hamilton, Ohio

( Marker is on Third Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2017

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.