Simon Perkins Stone Mansion on Perkins Hill at Copley and Diagonal roads in Akron, Ohio. Colonel Simon Perkins, son of Akron founder General Simon Perkins, built this Greek Revival mansion in 1837. The house is now owned and operated by the Summit County Historical Society.
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Back of postcard: Simon Perkins Home Museum, 550 Copley Road, Akron 20, Ohio. Mansion built in 1837. Used by Perkins Family until 1945. Purchased by The Summit County Historical Society at that date. Open daily 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Closed Monday.
