Monteith Hall

Historical marker location:

218 East Ave, Elyria, Ohio

( Marker is on East Avenue close to Temple Court, on the left when traveling south.)

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.