Historical Marker
Lyceum Square
Historical marker location:
Berea, Ohio
( Marker is on Seminary Street, ΒΌ mile north of Church Street.)
Marker installed: 2001
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.