Today seem like an opportune time to post this old postcard of the Mayflower Hotel in all its glory. The card was provided by retired printer Calvin Deshong. And here's today's news:
Beacon Journal staff report
AKRON: A resident of a downtown Akron high-rise apartment building was taken Sunday morning to Akron General Medical Center following a fire that also caused the building to be partially evacuated.
Several units from the Akron Fire Department responded to the Mayflower Manor Apartments at South Main and State streets shortly after 9 a.m.
The fire was contained to a seventh-floor apartment.
Fire officials said smoke spread to the upper floors. Residents on the first floor, where there was significant water damage, were evacuated.
The extent of the woman's injuries was not known. Her name and age were not released.
Damage was placed at $30,000 to the apartment and $50,000 to the building.
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