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Plan approved to salvage historic clock tower at former Firestone Plant #1 in Akron

The city will salvage clock tower elements and historic bricks for an on-site tribute after officials said full preservation was too costly.

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Akron officials plan to salvage components from the iconic clock tower at 1200 Firestone, including clock elements and bricks to create 'an historic homage.'

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Akron to salvage parts of clock tower amid demolition

The proposal comes after four public meetings at the Firestone Park Community Center in February, where community members gave feedback.

·United States
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Akron Beacon JournalAkron Beacon Journal
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Historic Firestone plant may go but won't be forgotten under new plan

The Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission weighed in on revised plans for the future of Akron's historic Firestone Plant No. 1.

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Plan approved to salvage historic clock tower at former Firestone Plant #1 in Akron

Akron officials plan to salvage components from the iconic clock tower at 1200 Firestone, including clock elements and bricks to create 'an historic homage.'

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WKYC broke the news in Cleveland, United States on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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