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Akron Stories

Akron Stories

Enjoy these historical Ideastream Public Media documentaries focused on the Akron area.

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Akron Stories is a local public television program presented by Ideastream

Akron Memories

Akron Memories

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Akron Memories produced by ideastream in 2000. (53m 32s)

Blossom Music Center - 50 Years and Counting

Blossom Music Center - 50 Years and Counting

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Commemorates history of Blossom Music Center and re-lives highlights through the years. (26m 46s)

The Original North Pole

The Original North Pole

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From the 1930's to 60's, Akron was known as "The Original North Pole." (27m 20s)

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