Cincinnati Reds

Historical marker location:

100 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 2003

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.