Akron, Ohio: Birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous
The home of AA's founders has been turned into a museum, with an inscribed memorial rock in the front lawn.
Dr. Bob's House
- Address:
- 855 Ardmore Ave., Akron, OH
- Directions:
- Dr. Bob's House. NW Akron, off Exchange St. at the corner of Ardmore Ave. and Everett Ave.
- Hours:
- Daily 12-3 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 330-864-1935
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The house on Ardmore Avenue is still there. I didn't see the rock [reported earlier] out front, but there are two plaques on the front of the house.
[David, 05/28/2015]Dr. Bob's House
Dr. Bob's house: Where Alcoholics Anonymous began.
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It all started in 1935 in this otherwise unremarkable 2-story wood frame house. The Birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous is a museum annually visited by thousands who've benefited from the program. A rock in the front yard is chiseled with "Home of Dr. Bob & Anne Smith from 1916 to 1950, Co-Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous." It's unlikely the gift shop stocks souvenir shot glasses or beer cozies.