Downtown Akron Rocks

301 South Broadway Street,Akron OH 44308

23 April, 2022

Description

Find out about the ancient history of the stones used for some of the classic buildings of downtown Akron. Stones in downtown Akron range from 360-million-year-old sandstone quarried in Ohio to far more ancient granitic rock imported from Canada. We will walk from the Old Stone Schoolhouse on Broadway to the site of the old quarry on Main Street, visiting other sites en route. University of Akron geology students and paleontologist Joe Hannibal (author of Guide to the Building Stones and Cultural Geology of Akron) will lead the walk. This event is free and open to the public but attendance is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please note, those who are feeling ill, coughing, or have been recently exposed to COVID should wear a mask. If you have questions, call the Society office at 330.535.1120. On street and deck parking is available nearby.