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University of Akron

The University of Akron is a coeducational public research university located in Akron, Ohio, United States. The university is part of the University System of Ohio. It was founded in 1870 as a small college affiliated with the Universalist Church. In 1913 ownership was transferred to the City of Akron. In 1967 the university became a state institution. The University of Akron is regarded as a world leader in polymer research.

Located at 41.0752, -81.5115 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Akron Art Museum

The Akron Art Museum is an art museum in Akron, Ohio, USA. The museum first opened its doors on February 1, 1922, as the Akron Art Institute. It was located in two borrowed rooms in the basement of the public library. The Institute offered classes in arts appreciation which were organized by Edwin Coupland Shaw and his wife Jennifer Bond Shaw. It has grown considerably since that time.

Located at 41.084, -81.5163 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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James A. Rhodes Arena

James A. Rhodes Arena, commonly nicknamed "The JAR," is a basketball arena in Akron, Ohio on the campus of the University of Akron named for former Ohio governor Jim Rhodes. The arena opened in 1983 and is home to the Akron Zips men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. The new facility was six years in the making.

Located at 41.0758, -81.5086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Akron-Summit County Public Library

The Akron-Summit County Public Library is “recognized locally as an essential community asset, and nationally as one of the finest public libraries in the United States due to its excellent customer service, collaborative community involvement, and high level of customer and employee satisfaction” (ASCPL Vision Statement). The system has over 2,000,000 books and items in its collection.

Located at 41.0834, -81.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field

InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field is a college American football stadium in Akron, Ohio and the home field of the Akron Zips football team at the University of Akron. New for the 2009 football season, the official ground-breaking ceremony for the stadium was held on April 4, 2008, and it opened on September 12, 2009, for a sold-out game between the Akron Zips and the Morgan State Bears.

Located at 41.0723, -81.508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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All-America Bridge

The All-America Bridge in Akron, Ohio is a viaduct carrying Ohio State Route 261 over the Little Cuyahoga River that splits into a one-way pair. Constructed 1981–1982, the bridge was named in recognition of Akron's past All-America City Awards and is also locally known as the Y-Bridge. The bridge is 134 feet tall in its highest location. The bridge's predecessor, the 1922 North Hill Viaduct, was closed in 1977 after a collapse killed three.

Located at 41.0946, -81.5127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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League Park (Akron)

League Park is a former American football and baseball stadium located in Akron, Ohio. This is the second park with this name, as it was the replacement for the original League Park.

Located at 41.075, -81.4994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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E.J. Thomas Hall

The University of Akron E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall is a performing arts hall located in Akron, Ohio on the University of Akron campus.

Located at 41.0786, -81.5151 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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