Historical Marker
Motorless Flight
Historical marker location:
1800 Triplett Blvd, Akron, Ohio
( Marker is at the intersection of Triplett Boulevard (Ohio Route 241) and Massillon Road, on the right when traveling east on Triplett Boulevard.)
Marker installed: 1985
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.