| Description | Interstate 76, in Akron, Ohio. This picture was taken before the the General Tire Company headquarters, a 300,000 square foot building, was demolished. The land was purchased by the City of Akron for industrial development. The General Tire Company was founded in 1915 by William F. O'Neil. To open the business, William took a loan from his father, Michael O'Neil, owner of the popular O'Neil's Department Store. In 1987, the company was sold to Continental AG of Germany. In 1994, Continental General moved its headquarters from Akron to Charlotte, N.C. |
