AKRON, Ohio — The former Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Plant 1 Building could be in its final days unless a qualified developer steps in to save it within 60 days. Time could be ticking for iconic Akron clock tower and former Firestone plant

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“It’s a piece of history so why tear it down,” said Keith Burnette, an Akron resident who wants to save the former Firestone Plant.

In a statement we received from Councilman Donnie Kammer, he said, “We felt the best option was to get the administration to agree to extend the deadline to find a developer.”

He said he is hopeful “the city administration works alongside with the developer and possible project.”

Now only time will tell if the historic building w

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