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View historic photos and maps of the Innerbelt and surrounding communities.

Akron Buildings Circa 1960 Buildings, Aerial View Innerbelt

2022, Innerbelt Aerial Data - Potential redevelopment space

1962, Akron unveils new renewal maps near the University of Akron campus. (Photo courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal)

1965, plans to create the Innerbelt list the cost at $47.4M. (Photo courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal)

Acquisition of property began in 1971, wiping many locations off the map, including this church. (Photo courtesy of The University of Akron Archival Services)

Mrs. Kirkland and students at Howe School on W. Bowery, eliminated to build the Innerbelt. (Photo courtesy of The University of Akron Archival Services)

Neighborhoods were dissected to make way for the Innerbelt in the 1970s. (Photo courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal)

Wooster Avenue Church, eliminated to build the Innerbelt. (Photo courtesy of The University of Akron Archival Services)

Children at Whelton Drug Store on Wooster Ave., eliminated to build the Innerbelt. (Mrs. Kirkland and students at Howe School on W. Bowery, eliminated to build the Innerbelt. (Photo courtesy of The University of Akron Archival Services)

Aerial photos showing the neighborhood before and after the Innerbelt's construction. (Photos courtesy of the City of Akron)

In 1993, the Innerbelt is renamed the Martin Luther King Freeway. (Photo courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal)

In 1999, Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic urged redevelopment of the Innerbelt. (Photos courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal)

In 2015, artist Hunter Franks coordinated 500 plates, a meal on the Innerbelt to bring Akron residents together. (Photo courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal)

In 2017, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan hosted a press conference with Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor announcing the decommission of the Innerbelt with plans for development in the future. (Photo courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal)

Drone shot of Open Streets @ Innerbelt event, Sept. 10, 2022

Child gets face painted like butterfly at Open Streets @ Innerbelt event, Sept. 10, 2022

Attendees dance at Open Streets @ Innerbelt event, Sept. 10, 2022

Musicians play at Rubber City Jazz Festival @ Innerbelt event, Oct. 1, 2022

A group of attendees at Rubber City Jazz Festival @ Innerbelt event, Oct. 1, 2022

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