Dr. Bob’s Home is a historic house museum in Akron, Ohio. The small arts and crafts house tucked away on a quiet street in Akron, Ohio, became the lifelong home of Dr. Bob Smith and his wife, Anne Ripley Smith. Dr. Smith was to take his incredible journey through the twelve steps and into history as the Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this house and the surrounding neighborhood, the miracle of recovery began for hundreds of men and women. This home is now owned by the Founders Foundation and is operated by them as a museum dedicated to the history of AA. The home was named a National Historic Landmark on Oct. 31, 1985. Dr. Bob’s Home is one of the two National Historic Landmarks in Summit County and one of 73 in Ohio. Twelve stone and wooden steps lead up to the home's front porch.
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DR. BOB’S HOME REVIEWS
Amazing Staff very knowledgeable so grateful for this place and home to so many thankyou for all that you do and for keeping this as a home to us all.
Dr.Bob's home is a home away from home for those of us in recovery. A sanctuary of love and tolerance. The energy here grows with the passing of time.
Wonderful landmark. The home where he raised his family and invited people for coffee, and to help them get sober.
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Hower House Museum is a Second Empire Italianate structure in Akron, Ohio. The house is one of the finest and best-preserved standards of its style in the country and is on the National Historic Landmark registry. The Museum was built-in 1871. John Henry Hower, an Akron industrialist active in the reaping and milling, built the Museum. This elegant home is filled with unique furnishings and treasures collected by the Hower Family during their travels worldwide. The classic home is stretched with unique furnishings and treasures accumulated by the Hower Family during their travels worldwide. The visitors are grateful to view the unique architecture and rare gems of this National Historical Landmark 11 months of the year.
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senior citizens (65+ years): $8
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HOWER HOUSE MUSEUM REVIEWS
I've been to dozens of historic homes and Hower House is one of my favorites. The home is unique and beautifully furnished. The volunteers that conduct the tours and run the gift shop are friendly and knowledgeable. The most outstanding feature for me though was that they offered chairs to sit on in almost every room, which was essential for my elderly mother to enjoy our visit.
Beautiful historic home that offers a variety of events throughout the year. Breakfast with Santa is a great tradition to start with your family.
Excellent and knowledgable staff! History of the house is very well kept.
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The Summit County Historical Society is one of Ohio's finest examples of Greek Revival architecture. The mansion was constructed by Colonel Simon Perkins, son of Akron's founder General Simon Perkins. The mansion is now a historical house museum whose objects and rooms not only bring to life the Perkins family's lifestyles over three generations. It was built in contrast with the rough-faced stone walls with quoins, lintels, sills, dressed stone, and a water table. The house has most impressive highlight is the two-story portico. The Summit County Historical Society also served as the central place of the Junior League of Akron Designer Showhouse. They open the mansion for free during the daytime.
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A very interesting night. The mansion looked beautiful, just light from the Christmas trees and a few lamps. The mansion has so many instances of Paranormal activities. I would go again.
I love this place! Leanne knows her stuff she is a walking encyclopedia. This group loves to show off their history. Hard not to be proud of such lovely grounds and beautiful mansion.
I had a blast flying my drone over this historical building in Akron.
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