Akron-Fulton International Airport Administration Building
N 41° 02.529 W 081° 27.780
17T E 461085 N 4543539
Building #010013611800 - Akron-Fulton International Airport Administration Building, 1800 Triplett Blvd, Akron, Ohio
Waymark Code: WM80VG
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2010
Views: 3
Construction of the Akron Municipal Airport began in 1928 on the site of Fulton Field after the Goodyear Zeppelin Co got a navy contract to build dirigibles which required hangar and port facilities. Mail service started that summer and passenger service in 1931 after the terminal was completed at a cost of $120,000.
Akron-Fulton Airport was named for longtime manager Bain Ecarius "Shorty" Fulton and his son Bain J. "Bud" Fulton. The airport’s commercial airline service ceased in 1948, when Akron-Canton Airport opened in southern Summit County. Akron-Fulton is now used for both cargo and private planes. It does have United States Customs facilities, and is therefore an international airport.
The Art Deco terminal building has a circular central bay, housing an observation deck. It is flanked by square pavilions with cupolas and adjoining rectangular side wings. The entry is accented by an arched brickwork pattern and a stepped parapet. Piers separate individual bays, which feature a large window and tile panel motif.
Street address:
1800 Triplett Blvd
Akron, Ohio USA
44306-3311
County / Borough / Parish: Summit County
Year listed: 2001
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1950-1974
Historic function: Transportation
Current function: orthopedic medical device company
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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