National Historic Landmark

Smith, Dr. Robert and Anne House

Akron, Summit County, Ohio
Listed
October 31, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85003411

About this property

The Dr. Robert Smith House, also known as Dr. Bob's Home, is a historic house museum at 855 Ardmore Avenue in Akron, Ohio. Built in 1914, it is significant as the home from 1915 to 1950 of Dr. Bob Smith ("Dr. Bob"), one of the cofounders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It was here that Smith and Bill W. began the meetings that became AA, through which Smith achieved sobriety. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012.

Location

855 Ardmore Ave.
Akron, Summit County, Ohio
41.09599, -81.54877

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Smith, Dr. Robert and Anne House listed on the National Register?

Smith, Dr. Robert and Anne House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Smith, Dr. Robert and Anne House?

Smith, Dr. Robert and Anne House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Smith, Dr. Robert and Anne House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Smith, Dr. Robert and Anne House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Smith, Dr. Robert and Anne House?

The period of significance for Smith, Dr. Robert and Anne House is recorded as the industrial era.

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