Historical Marker
Mabel Hartzell
Historical marker location:
Alliance, Ohio
( Marker is at the intersection of North Park Avenue and East Vine Street on North Park Avenue.)
Marker installed: 2009
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.