The fear of an invisible enemy stalked all of humanity during the 1918 flu pandemic, and Akron was not spared. Only after killing between 25 and 50 million people worldwide did the enemy seem to disappear, but the fear still lingered for years among residents as many businesses, especially those in the entertainment and service industry, struggled to survive. In 1919, an … [Read more...]
Local parks and a history in social distancing
It’s put into the air when a person with an infection of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks or sings. People nearby may breathe it in and become infected. Sounds like COVID-19, but actually it’s a description of tuberculosis, better known as TB, the leading killer during the 1800s and a top killer well into the 1900s. But the disease could have also had a hand in helping to … [Read more...]
Waters Park celebrates 75th anniversary with a new look
The Waters Park Renewal Society is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Waters Park at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 15. Admission to the event is free, while Akron's Stray Dog Cart will provide hot dogs and other refreshments for sale. Frank Hyde Waters T-shirts, produced by North Hill's Yellow Jacket T-shirts, will be on sale for $10. According to a recent article on the … [Read more...]
