Akron, Ohio: Goodyear Airship Hangar
Massive dirigible hangar, built in the 1930s. Was the birthplace of America's two largest airships, the Akron and Macon, before both crashed at sea. Exterior view only.
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World's largest structure without interior support. Under right conditions it rains inside. Home of ill-fated Akron and Macon airships.
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Goodyear Airship Hangar
- Address:
- Exeter Rd, Akron, OH
- Directions:
- South edge of the city. I-77 exit 122A onto eastbound US Hwy 224. Take first exit onto Kelly Ave. Turn north. At second traffic light, turn right onto Exeter Rd. You'll see the hangar ahead, on the left.
- Hours:
- Exterior view only. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Free
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Nov. 2004 - Tom Solinski writes: "In a recently published biograpy of Karl Arnstien -- the man behind the design of the Airships Akron and Macon and the Air Dock created to build and house them -- Karl points out that under the right conditions it got very humid, to the point of misting, but never raining in the Dock. A rumor that has been out of proportion since 1929."