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Black Tongue Fever

Possibly malaria, typhus or diphtheria, struck the canal workers and the small Akron community in l827. Akron became almost deserted because so many died or fled.

Black Walnut

(Juglans migra). The nut meat is difficult to obtain because of the hull which consists of a thick fleshy outer skin. The shell contains an oil that stains the hands and a tough inner shell … more →

Blackberry

(Rubus allegheniensis) Also called dewberry. Eaten by both humans, bears and other smaller animals and birds. The thicket provides protection for rabbits.

Brick

Rectangular building material made of fired clay, usually about 8” X 4” X 3” used for constructing buildings and in a slightly larger size for paving streets. Brick making was one of the earliest industries … more →

Brick City

An early nickname for Akron because of its prominence as a brick making center. Later it became a nickname for the North side projects (Elizabeth Park, located off North Street near the canal) because of … more →

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