The Akron Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Carry a reminder of The Akron's far-reaching story on your next journey. Founded in Los Angeles in 1947, the business began with army-surplus goods before becoming an eclectic retailer of imported merchandise, clothing, plants, and home furnishings. Akron Stores expanded across California and reached customers by mail order, connecting a local Sunset Boulevard beginning with a wider audience. This passport cover is a thoughtful travel companion for collectors, former shoppers, and fans of Southern California retail history and postwar business reinvention.
The Akron, also known as Akron Stores, began in 1947 when Bernard Field and Hyman Fink opened the Akron Army & Navy Stores on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, selling mainly army-surplus goods. By 1950, the business had moved to 4400 Sunset Boulevard and was also selling to customers nationwide by mail order. In 1952 or 1953, it became The Akron, shifting toward imported goods, home furnishings, clothing, plants, and other eclectic merchandise. The chain expanded across California during the 1950s and 1960s, reaching San Francisco and opening stores from the San Fernando Valley to San Diego. It also created Columbus, a subsidiary selling imported decorator products in upscale malls. After financial difficulties, the company sold an 80 percent stake to Jack A. Levin & Associates in 1975. Thrifty Drug Stores became the majority owner in 1977, and Pier 1 acquired a reported interest in 1978. Under later ownership, store closures and merchandise changes followed. The chain was sold to Hong Kong-based owners in 1982, but financial problems led to widespread closures in 1985. Circuit City later opened at several former Akron sites.
Carry a reminder of The Akron's far-reaching story on your next journey. Founded in Los Angeles in 1947, the business began with army-surplus goods before becoming an eclectic retailer of imported merchandise, clothing, plants, and home furnishings. Akron Stores expanded across California and reached customers by mail order, connecting a local Sunset Boulevard beginning with a wider audience. This passport cover is a thoughtful travel companion for collectors, former shoppers, and fans of Southern California retail history and postwar business reinvention.
The Akron, also known as Akron Stores, began in 1947 when Bernard Field and Hyman Fink opened the Akron Army & Navy Stores on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, selling mainly army-surplus goods. By 1950, the business had moved to 4400 Sunset Boulevard and was also selling to customers nationwide by mail order. In 1952 or 1953, it became The Akron, shifting toward imported goods, home furnishings, clothing, plants, and other eclectic merchandise. The chain expanded across California during the 1950s and 1960s, reaching San Francisco and opening stores from the San Fernando Valley to San Diego. It also created Columbus, a subsidiary selling imported decorator products in upscale malls. After financial difficulties, the company sold an 80 percent stake to Jack A. Levin & Associates in 1975. Thrifty Drug Stores became the majority owner in 1977, and Pier 1 acquired a reported interest in 1978. Under later ownership, store closures and merchandise changes followed. The chain was sold to Hong Kong-based owners in 1982, but financial problems led to widespread closures in 1985. Circuit City later opened at several former Akron sites.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth