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Smith, Dr. Robert, House

Smith, Dr. Robert, House is a historic place in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85003411.

Akron, Summit County, OhioListed October 31, 1985NRIS #85003411★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Smith, Dr. Robert, House?

The Dr. Robert Smith House, also known as Dr. Bob's Home, is a historic house museum at 855 Ardmore Avenue in Akron, Ohio. Built in 1914, it is significant as the home from 1915 to 1950 of Dr. Bob Smith, one of the cofounders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It was here that Smith and Bill W. began the meetings that became AA, through which Smith achieved sobriety. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012.

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Listing details

Name
Smith, Dr. Robert, House
City
Akron
County
Summit County
State
Ohio
Listed on the National Register
October 31, 1985
NRIS reference number
85003411
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.09599, -81.54877
When was Smith, Dr. Robert, House listed on the National Register?

Smith, Dr. Robert, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1985.

Where is Smith, Dr. Robert, House located?

Smith, Dr. Robert, House is located in Akron, Summit County, Ohio at approximately 41.09599, -81.54877. See the map above.

Is Smith, Dr. Robert, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Smith, Dr. Robert, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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