Akron Churches: Early Architecture

Mavromatis, Kally

ISBN 10: 073855202X / ISBN 13: 9780738552026

Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, S.C., 2008

About this Item

127 pp. Front cover curled but still almost new, spine uncreased. Text clean. B& W historical photos on every page. A photographic survey of Akron's church architecture, showing both exterior and interior views, and a few details. A few other buildings, such as schools and parsonages, also are included. Detailed captions throughout. Introduction tells how construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal gave Akron the prosperity that supported the construction of sanctuaries. Size: 8vo --9.25 in Tall. Seller Inventory # 005949

Bibliographic Details

Title: Akron Churches: Early Architecture

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, S.C.

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Trade Paperback

Book Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: First Edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

The history of Akron begins with the building of the great Ohio and Erie Canal. The financial incentives offered to workers building the canal brought men from all over to build the great “ditch,” and as they and their families settled in Akron, they also began to build magnificent churches and cathedrals that became the heart of their communities. With roots stretching back to the early 1800s, many of the churches that stand today are more than a century old and in many instances are the second or third church to be built by their congregations. Each successive church more grand than the last, these edifices were literally built with the pennies, nickels, and dimes of their members, who built structures that reflected the prevailing architectural styles of the day. Many of the churches have been lost to time, but many of these architectural treasures remain and continue to stand as testament to the overwhelming desire of the faithful to build churches that reflect the glory of God.

About the Author:

Kally Mavromatis is an Akron-area freelance writer and reporter, writing for area newspapers and covering events for an international wire service. She also has served as board member and newsletter editor for a local historic and architectural preservation group.