11/01/2025
to 1949, when Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company purchased the Goodyear Aircraft Plant after World War II. The Department of Defense auctioned off the facility, which included 107 acres of manufacturing space and over $283,000 in assets. Goodyear bought it all for just $475,000, marking a bold new chapter in the city’s industrial history. ✈️🏭