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Steve Coon, director of Coon Restoration, is known for owning and restoring dozens of buildings in Downtown Canton. He told Ideastream Public Media he's interested in saving the historic Firestone Plant 1 from the wrecking ball.

Akron City Council approved a plan that puts a 60-day moratorium on demolition. If a new use for the building is not found during that time, the city will proceed with demolition.

Akron's planning department could appeal a historic preservation commission's decision, which would put the proposal before city council as early as next month.

Racing legend Mario Andretti was on hand as Bridgestone America offered a sneak peek Monday of its new race tire production facility in Akron.