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AKRON A.A.
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Akron AA has put together a great general map of all the Akron sites.
Akron AA Historic Sites Map
Henrietta Seiberling’s home where Bob & Bill first met. Dr. Bob told his wife 15 minutes max. Dr. Bob and Bill W. talked for 6 hours!
Seiberling Gatehouse
“AA Group #1” met here after moving from Dr. Bob’s house on Ardmore Ave. Please respect the privacy of this elementary school.
King School
The home of Dr. Bod and Anne Smith. Dr. Bob was a co-founder of A.A. and their home is a must see for alcoholics visiting Akron.
Dr. Bob's Home
The first alcoholic ward where Dr. Bob & Sister Ignatia worked to help 5,000 alcoholics. Memorial in the chapel on the second floor.
St. Thomas
Hospital
Akron Central Office has a great archives as well as the giant Man on the Bed stained glass window. Go visit!
Akron Central
Office
Rev. Tunks was responsible for Bill calling Henrietta. The call came to his rectory at the corner of Casterton Ave. & Edgerton Rd (Private residence).
Rev. Tunk's
Rectory
No longer a Hotel, this is the place Bill W. made that phone call that led to him meeting Dr. Bob which led to the birth of A.A.
Mayflower Hotel
The “Drunk Squad“ of the Oxford Group met here before moving to Dr. Bob’s home (Private residence).