OOS Sculpture

Charles Goodyear

Feb. 23, 1939 / Walter Russell / Akron

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Statue of Charles Goodyear (1800-1860), an American inventor and manufacturer noted for discovering the process of vulcanization. In his proper right hand is a piece of rubber. The sculpture was sculpted by Walter Russell, an American artist and scientist.

Location: Charles Goodyear Park memorial, 174 S High St Akron, OH 44308

County

: Summit

Citation

: Walter Russell, “Charles Goodyear,” Ohio Outdoor Sculpture , accessed March 29, 2023, http://oos.sculpturecenter.org/index.php/items/show/1591.

Title

Charles Goodyear

Description

Statue of Charles Goodyear (1800-1860), an American inventor and manufacturer noted for discovering the process of vulcanization. In his proper right hand is a piece of rubber. The sculpture was sculpted by Walter Russell, an American artist and scientist.

Creator

Walter Russell

Date

Feb. 23, 1939

Location City

Akron

Location County

Summit

Location Notes

Located in Charles Goodyear Park

Location Street

174 S High St Akron, OH 44308