Salvage vs. demolition: Akron’s Firestone debate continues ahead of public event

Akron leaders are trying to clear the air on a story we’ve been following for months.

Last week, News 5 told you about the city’s proposed plan to save the upper portion of the former Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Plant 1’s iconic clock tower, including its clock elements and historic bricks.

Akron’s Firestone Plant 1: Clock tower’s upper portion could be saved, advocates want more

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The city believes this approach honors the site’s history and creates new opportunities…

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