Barberton History: Nash Hotel and Gas Station

Who remembers Nash Hotel and Gas Station?

As a child, Charles Nash was the roller skating champion of Summit County. He also served Barnum and Bailey Circus as their advance man. Settling on the gas and hotel business, he ran this establishment in Barberton. Check out the football sign – they were 1947 State Champs!

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