The stories of Summit County, OH
8 narrated audio stories from across Summit County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
When a Family Home Became Akron’s Grand Inheritance
A private estate grew into a public landmark in Akron.
Akron
From an Akron Basement to the Big Stage
How two Akron friends turned a basement sound into a hometown legend.
Akron
Where the Canal Reached Its Summit
How Akron got its name, its map, and its purpose.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
When Stan Hywet Joined the Home Front
A grand Akron estate takes on a wartime purpose.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The Valley That Refused to Become a Highway
How a working valley between Akron and Cleveland became Ohio’s national park.
Akron
Akron in the Walls of Rubber Factory
How The Black Keys turned Akron’s industrial past into a defining album.
Akron
Where the Crooked River Turns Akron’s Way
How a looping river made Akron a crossroads.
Akron
Where Akron Sat at the Top
How a high point on the canal made Akron a place of movement and industry.
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