Share Share Share! #Savetheclock Firestone Plant 1 isn’t just another old factory.. it’s where Akron’s rubber legacy began. This was one of the factories that made the world start to roll and put Akron on the map. Built in 1910, it was the beating heart of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company — a place where innovation and hard work shaped the city’s identity as the Rubber Capital of the World. The iconic Clock Tower stood as a symbol of progress and pride for thousands of workers who called this

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