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high&edge1 |
on 2 October 2008, at 19:59, writes: |
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Just wanted to let you know the display of flowers was just a joy to walk by on my way to get a cup of coffee. I am in the greenhouse business and next year would love to donate some plants to you for all the enjoy! |
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How nice of you! Thank you for your comment and offer. Please tell Jim King , the co-owner of Angel Falls, what you are willing to do.
Sincerely,
Rosemary |
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the little one |
on 8 September 2008, at 17:08, writes: |
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Hi! I was wondering if you knew of any community involvment or volunteer work in the area I could get involved in? Maybe involving animals, arts & music or Highland Square community projects? Any info would be appriciated! Thanks!! |
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Bless you, little one.
I am just going to brainstorm for you.
Friends of mine on Dodge Ave. have been involve in a spay/neuter program for feral cats. I would think the Bark Park on Memorial Parkway would appreciate volunteers. There is a volunteer program at the Akron Zoo. Several years ago when we still had our community garden at W. Market and Portage Path, Jim King hosted a "Dog Days of Summer Party" there.These would all offer volunteer opportunities.
Are you an artist? The Highland Square Neighborhood Assoc.is running a design contest for a Highland Square flag. HSNA is not having Art in the Square this year, but is currently having meetings to gear up for next fall, and that will need tons of volunteers.
You know, little one, we have a very large senior population in the Square, and the lack of a grocery store has hit them particularly hard.The public transportation limits what they are able to carry/buy per trip. You could see if the people in the Fowler Buildings on Byers,and other buildings, could use your services to help transport people to the grocery.
The library has a support group called Friends of the Library where you could volunteer.
These are just some ideas to get you thinking. If you want me to help you with contact information, ask the web master to give me your contact information.
Thank you for your community spirit!
Sincerely,
Rosemary |
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Akron Fan |
on 19 August 2008, at 19:21, writes: |
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Hi Rosemary. I'm writing to rave about the O'Neil House at the corner of West Market and Mull Avenue. My partner and I stayed there last week and we just loved the place. Everything about it was top notch. What an asset a beautiful and gay-friendly B&B like this is to the Highland Square area. In our travels we delighted to sundaes at Mary Coyle's where the Banana Royals are as yummy as I remembered them...45 years ago! Rock on Michael Trescaso! All the best, Akron Fan |
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Thanks, Akron Fan, for your nice comments. Gayle Johnson at the O'Neil House (at the corner of W. Exchange St. and Mull Ave.) works very hard to keep it special. Michael does serve up great ice cream at Mary Coyle's.
Sincerely,
Rosemary |
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Square.Artist |
on 11 August 2008, at 12:14, writes: |
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Rosemary,
I live in Highland Square, and was wondering if you could tell me who owns the Theater, I have an idea that I wish to share, and have had no luck in trying to contact the owner. Possibly you have an email adress or telephone number?...if so that would be amazing. Thank you for your time.
SQ.A
P.s
The garden is BEAUTIFUL!!!! |
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Dear Square.Artist,
Thank you about the garden. I love flowers.
The owner of the Highland Theater is still Ted Bare. The number I have for him is 330-665-3541. Good luck. We need that theater to be vibrant.
Sincerely,
Rosemary |
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Honduran Amigos |
on 10 August 2008, at 19:55, writes: |
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Hi Rosemary!! It us again-- Still looking for a nice place to rent in Highland Square- so we can hang out at the coffee shop and get to college easy and be with the Queen of Highland Square - from your soon to be friends from Honduras- Mauricio ( staying with the Higgins) and Cinthya
( staying with the Wilsons) |
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Hello Mauricio and Cinthya,
I did ask around at the coffee shop today to see if anyone knew of a place for you.When I checked with Highland Tower a couple of weeks ago they only had one apartment available. You could check to see if it is still available. I'll check some more places tomorrow and give Michelle or MaryAnn a call. I know you are Fulbright Scholars, thus serious students that would make ideal tenants.
I'll do what I can. Good luck.
Sincerely,
Rosemary
PS I met a Russian couple that arrive in Akron last week. They are both in the medical profession and he will be working on an advanced degree at the U of Akron. They would love to find a situation where they could care for children or elderly in a home, in exchange for housing.Do any of my readers know of someone with a spare room and need for a caregiver? |
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video guy |
on 2 August 2008, at 12:07, writes: |
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Dear Rosemary,
I received a photo album from my Mother dated March 22 1927 and is titled "In Remembrance of Mr. Harvey S. Firestone's Visit to Havana, Cuba. I wondered if anyone knows the best way to preserve this and why he was in Cuba? |
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Hi Video Guy,
What an interesting find!The Firestones were world travelers, so a trip to Cuba would not surprise me at all.In 1957 they spent $4,000,000 for a new tire plant at Havana, Cuba. On May 5, 1960, Harvey Firestone III died in Havana. The following is a newspaper account."Harvey Samuel Firestone III, 30, an heir and only son of Board Chairman Harvey S. Firestone Jr. of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.; of a fall (ruled suicide by a Cuban judge ) from the 20th floor of the Havana Hilton Hotel. A spastic cerebral palsy victim, Firestone graduated from law school last year, had planned to practice in St. Petersburg, where he and his wife and daughter made their home."
A few years ago I asked Bob Mayfield, from the McKay Bricker Gallery and Framing in Kent, to speak at our Progress Through Preservation meeting about preservation of papers and photography. Their number is 330-673-5058.They also have the Black Squirrel Gallery on Kent's Main St.If you want to spend some big bucks to restore or conserve the album, you can go to the Intermuseum Conservation Association on Detroit Ave. in Cleveland. Every once in a while they have a day where you can go for free appraisals and/or consultations.Their contact information is as follows. Intermuseum Conservation Association
2915 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216.658.8700
Fax: 216.658.8709
Email: ica@ica-artconservation.org
I hope all this helps.Enjoy your album. Thanks for the questions.
Sincerely,
Rosemary |
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Herstory06 |
on 28 July 2008, at 10:15, writes: |
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I have lived in Highland Square my entire life and had the wonderful opportunity to work at HSQ video for years. I have heard a terrible rumor they are going out of business. Please tell me this is false! |
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Herstory06,
I see on this website that the video store was closed on July 31. I can't believe that it was around for 20 years. Sorry to see a nice business go. I wish them luck.
Sincerely,
Rosemary |
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photo historian |
on 24 July 2008, at 02:33, writes: |
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Is there anyone interested in hosting a public history workshop about the photo portraits of John Brown that are in Akron?
Published historian seeking resource people to study from provided packet. At least three original images are in Akron! |
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Dear P.Historian,
I am always interested in history. Perkins Farm, on Mutton Hill, where John Brown was hired to deal with the wool produced there, is right down the street from Highland Square. As you undoubtedly know, the Summit County Historical Society owns the Perkins Mansion and the John Brown Home. Brown only lived in that home,which the Perkins family lived in while the mansion was being built, for a couple years in the 1840s during his employment by Perkins.
It seems logical to me that you should hook up with the historical society and have the workshop in the John Brown House. Have you asked them?
Sincerely,
Rosemary |
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Anita Mann |
on 16 July 2008, at 11:21, writes: |
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Dear Rosemary,
Remember when "Coming Out Week" used to be celebrated in Highland Square? When and why did it stop? It definitely brought some great information and entertainment to the Square. |
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Hi Anita,
I remember the event as being called "Out in Akron". I went to a big talent show at the Highland Theatre, at the end of one year's event that was fabulous. I don't know why it ended, but like most big projects like that, it takes a lot of money and volunteerism to keep it afloat.
The Gay community is one of the subcultures at Highland Squre that makes our neighborhood interesting and diverse.
Anita, I hope you find your man(n).
Sincerely,
Rosemary |
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robert carpenter |
on 13 July 2008, at 12:50, writes: |
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Thanks for helping Jim and Martha out with the garden. It looks great and i hear a lot of good feedback regarding it. |
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You are most welcome, Robert!
I love beautiful things, people and ideas popping up in our neighborhood. Martha is having a fabulous time learning more and more about gardening everyday, and there is no one with a greater sense of community than Jim King, owner of Angel Falls Coffee Co. He is constantly thinking of things to make our business district clean, beautiful and vibrant.
Enjoy the garden!
Sincerely,
Rosemary |
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Nellie |
on 12 July 2008, at 14:14, writes: |
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Do you know anything about a marriage between the Firestones and the Polskys in the early 20th century? In the 60's, Bert Polsky took my family on a tour of Akron and I seem to recall that he said of the three mansions in a row (which we drove by), that one was the Firestones' and one was the Polskys' and that when their children married, they lived in the third. I was only a kid back then, so my recollection may not be accurate. Thank you. |
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Dear Nellie,
There were three Polsky homes that were all built in 1916 by Harpster & Bliss in the Italian Renaissance Revival Style, for the three Polsky siblings, Bert and Harry Polsky, and sister Rose Morgenroth. The three lots are the ones on the northeast corner of Diagonal at Auldfarm. The archives at U of Akron has pictures of Bert and Rose's homes in a 1978 architectural picture display entitled Akron Residential Architecture 1900-1937. That was put together by Jim Pahlau and Michael Adams. Call the University of Akron Archives and make an appointment to see the collection. The lots now are vacant and are owned by AMHA.
I have never heard of a Firestone/Polsky wedding. Perhaps you are thinking of the famous Firestone/Ford wedding, were Harvey Firestone Junior's daughter married Henry Ford's grandson in Akron in the 50s, I believe.
Explore these questions further in the Special Collections Dept. in on Main Library.Tell Judy James that I sent you.
Sincerely,
Rosemary
PS I ran across information on the Ford/Firestone wedding, grandchildren of Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone Sr. Martha Parke Firestone (Harvey Jr.'s daughter) married Henry Clay Ford(Edsel Ford's son) on June 21, 1947.It was Akron's wedding of the century. |
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limelite07 |
on 7 July 2008, at 15:55, writes: |
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I live in the building next to Angel Falls and I think the garden you have made is beautiful! thank you for your hard work, it makes me feel very proud to live in a building with such a lovely front yard! |
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Thank you very much,Limelite07!
It was Martha's idea to plant a garden in the mess. She lives in the apartment building behind you. Jim King, who is so community minded,asked me to help Martha, who is just learning about gardening. Jim dug up the space,I brought compost in. Martha brought more compost and started many of her vegetable seeds inside. She is responsible for the great vegetable garden at the back, and even started a compost pile. She has done a great job for a first time gardener. Jim took me out plant shopping, and allowed me the honor of plant selection. He and Ron Martin paid for the plants. I laid out the design, then Jim, Masood Raja and I planted. I weed and deadhead a bit, but Jim does most of the upkeep and watering. Now we need someone to cut the grass so the flowers can stand out.
I am so pleased that the garden brings you joy.
Sincerely,
Rosemary |
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