Historical Marker
The 1894 King-Quale Elevator Fire
Historical marker location:
400 Water Street, Center City, Ohio
( Marker is at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Water Street, on the right when traveling east on Madison Avenue.)
Marker installed: 2012
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.