The Akron History, which showcases 200 years of the city’s history, opens Saturday in Downtown Akron at 172 South Main Street.

A land sale in Western Reserve, a water-powered engine, a ban on red lights on front of cars and repairs at Stan Hywet.

Free museum features more than 200 years of local exhibits, including industry, entertainment. celebrity, sobriety and innovation.

Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the week in Akron history. Here’s what happened this week in local history: 1825: Western Reserve ...