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John R. Buchtel
- Buchtel High School opened in 1931 and is named after Akron industrialist and philanthropist John R. Buchtel, who helped to organize and finance a number of early Akron firms, including the Goodrich Corporation.
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Buchtel High School opened in 1931 and is named after Akron industrialist and philanthropist John R. Buchtel, who helped to organize and finance a number of early Akron firms, including the Goodrich Corporation.
John R. Buchtel (1820–1892) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He founded Buchtel College, which became The University of Akron. Buchtel High School, a public high school in Akron, Ohio, is named in his honor.
May 31, 2020 · Upon visiting the canal town of 10,000, trustees decided it would be an ideal site for the “Universalist Centenary School of Ohio.” But Akron already had a high school. Residents proposed building a college instead. “A college it shall be, but you must pay for it accordingly,” Miller told townsfolk.
This narrative takes a closer look at this one particular mining man and tries to see what made him different. John Richards Buchtel was born in Green Township, Stark County, Ohio on January 18, 1820. His father, John Buchtel, like most Ohioans of that generation farmed for his livelihood.
Jan 30, 2024 · Step back in time with us as we uncover the captivating story behind the founding of Buchtel High School. From its humble beginnings to becoming a pillar of academic excellence, this journey will take us through the trials and triumphs that have shaped the school’s identity.
The Buchtel Community Learning Center is named in honor of John R. Buchtel (1822-92), one of Akron's leading industrialists, business leaders and philanthropists. He was also one of the early inventors in the rubber company of Dr. Benjamin F. Goodrich.
Industrialist John R. Buchtel was the key benefactor and proponent of a plan by the Ohio Universalist Church to build a college in Akron. Over the course of their lives, Buchtel and his wife, Elizabeth, contributed $500,000 to the college and its students.
