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Get ready for the ride of your life! The numerous classic vehicles exhibited in this popular museum will transport you to a time when the TV show "Happy Days" depicted modern times. Cars on display will take you back as early as 1904 and as recent as 1981. A 1907 Renault limousine, a 1922 Holmes coupe (one of only 500 ever made), a 1963 Amphicar and a 1926 Dodge are among the collection of 35 antique and classic automobiles. Never fear, if you're not an automobile aficionado, there is also a fascinating collection of toys, garments and paraphernalia indicative of the early 1900s.
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Featuring numerous temporary and traveling exhibits, educational programs and special events, this establishment has become the art center for the entire Stark County. Two exhibits that remain unchanging are a display of watercolors from the 19th and 20th century and a demonstration of modern day ceramics. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead for a schedule of upcoming events.
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Constructed between 1892 and 1894 under the instruction of industrial icon J. Walter McClymonds, this Romanesque-style home stands as a splendid example of historical perfection. Listed on the Register of Historic Places, the outside of the grand structure still proudly exhibits intricate stone carvings, an extravagant entrance, several immense chimneys and a corner tower. Tours of the interior emphasize easy-to-miss bits of information regarding secret hiding places and introduce guests to the opulent ballroom and billiard room made with meticulously selected Moroccan leather. Tour reservations are recommended as the Massillon Woman's Club occupies the establishment.
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Dating to the early 1900s, this impressive structure served as home to Colonel William Henry Morgan and his family. The interior of the castle has been meticulously decorated with a careful blend of Italian Renaissance, Louis XV, Japanese and Elizabethan styles. Silk tapestries, carved wood and bronze balustrades are all details incorporated in the overall decor. In 1978, after changing ownership several times through the year, the structure now houses the Alliance City Schools Administration, many of its original features have been preserved, and, when prearranged, hour-long tours are still available.
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A chocolate lover's paradise! The man for whom this famous (and scrumptious) Chocolate Factory was named began mixing the irresistible goodies as gifts for his friends. Finally, in 1922, Harry London gave up his career as a steelworker to become a full time confectioner of what many consider today to be the most superb chocolates in the world. Forty-five minute tours of the factory are now provided for visitors to compare the humble beginnings of this renowned company with the 200,000 square foot factory that now produces hundreds of sweet delights daily. After the tour, visitors may shop in the chocolate store and make selections from among the 500 varieties of chocolate and gourmet candies on display.
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Housed in a Victorian farmhouse that was once the dwelling of the founder of the Hoover Company, this one-of -a-kind museum is dedicated to the advancements of the vacuum cleaner, the man behind this household masterpiece and numerous other inventions from the same industrious man. Exhibits included in this establishment feature items that Hoover invented during WWII (like helmets and helmet linings), examples of the manual Kotten suction vacuum (where the vacuum operator had to stand on the machine and rock to get it to suction) and modern-day Hoover products like the Self-Propelled WindTunnel upright. Additional attractions found here include beautifully manicured gardens, frequent special events and a gift shop. Reservations are requested for groups larger than 10 people.
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Many times one of the first questions asked by visitors to the Pro Football Hall of Fame is, "Why Canton?" The answer is this: in 1920, the National Football League (as the American Professional Football Association) was founded in the city of Canton, Ohio. In September of 1963, the Hall of Fame for professional football players was launched. Numerous eye-catching exhibits include the Hall of Heroes (displaying bronze busts of each Hall of Fame inductee), a call-the-play theater (where you can test your skills as coach) and a display holding memorabilia of the first century of professional football. One of the most unique features here is the Game Day Stadium, where visitors can experience the rigors and passion involved in the events that lead up to the most anticipated game of the year – beginning with training and ending with the Super Bowl Celebration.
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If the walls of this 1820s rural home could talk, they would be able to tell a fascinating story! The Spring Hill home served many vital roles during its past life; it was the home to Thomas and Charity Rotch, a vocational school and a stop on the famous Underground Railroad. Guided tours take visitors through the rooms that are still decorated with original furnishings (like drawers for false teeth and wigs), the "secret stairway" (leading to the path of freedom), a bake oven and a bee room. Additional attractions included in the tour are a springhouse, a smokehouse, a nature path and authentic early 20th century gardens.
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It's hard to believe that before the construction of railroads, one of the chief means of transporting goods in the eastern part of the US was via canal riverboat. Today, locals and visitors alike can experience a riverboat ride as it would have taken place during the 1800s. The flat-bottomed canal boat called the "St Helena III" gives visitors a tour of various parts of the Ohio and Erie Canal. The boat is pulled along by Pircheron draft horses walking on the canal banks. Docents dress in period costume and tell stories of historical times, thus transporting modern-day guests to a world that existed nearly 200 years ago. Ticket price of boat ride includes admission to Canal Fulton Heritage Museum.
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In the news, in history books and in everyday conversation, the actions and contributions of past presidents are frequently discussed. First ladies, however, seem to get lost in the shuffle, but this beautiful museum recognizes each one for their numerous positive attributes. Housed in the historical and meticulously restored Ida Saxton-McKinley home, the beautiful museum contains a ballroom exhibiting photographs of each of the past First Ladies, plus a complete annotated bibliography of First Ladies beginning with Martha Custis Washington. A great resource for researchers, too.
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