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📜 History & landmarks · History museum

Hower House Museum

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A history museum on Fir Hill, in the middle of things: 94 places within a five-minute walk. One of 123 history & landmarks in Akron.

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On the National Register since 1973

Hower Mansion

Hower Mansion

Hower Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 11, 1973. It is significant for its architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as French Second Empire.

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Arts And Entertainment › Museum › History Museum
MuseumLandmark And Historical Building
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94 places within a five-minute walk of Hower House Museum.

🍺Have a drinkShi-Sha Hookah Lounge & Cafe1 min walk🎭See some artPhoenix Performing Arts2 min walk🍽️EatPizza Hut2 min walk🌳Get outsideOlin Hall4 min walk
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Fir Hill TowersLandmark and historical building
1 min walk🤝
Lambda Chi AlphaCommunity services non profits
1 min walk🏊
Oliver J Ocasek Natatorium (ONAT)Swimming pool
1 min walk📮
UPS Access Point LockerPost office
1 min walk🌳
SP+ ParkingParking
1 min walk🍽️
Shishalounge330Hookah bar
1 min walk
Where it is

60 Fir Hill

The nearest neighbor is Fir Hill Towers, 1 min walk away.

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Address60 Fir Hill · 44304
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Address
60 Fir Hill
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Phone
(330) 972-6909
Website
http://www.uakron.edu/howerhousemuseum
Status
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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