Postmarked Akron: Lost Stories of Places and People Discovered in Vintage Postcards

by Kenneth J. Weiss

128 pages, Paperback

Published January 2, 2025

Reviews

[Jonathan Walter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great tumble through time and nostalgia with postcards—of all things—as the storytelling medium. Weiss shares fascinating accounts centered in and around Akron, Ohio, and these postmarked artifacts are just as fascinating to look at. A nicely illustrated and informative book, this belongs on the coffee tables of anyone who even has a passing interest in midwestern history—no Akron zipcode required.

[Sam Hurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well researched! I loved the equal attention that was given to the subject of the postcards and the stories of the people who sent and received them.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the first part of the book that had "then and now" comparisons of buildings in old postcards and the same locations today.