AKRON, Ohio — According to an articlefrom the Akron Beacon Journal, the last two houses in downtown Akron at 245 and 249 S. High St. will be torn down beginning Monday, Oct. 24.
Before demolition begins, the public can visit the nearly 125-year-old homes on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for one final walkthrough.
The homes were built in the late 1890s and have served many purposes over the years, including a shelter, caretaker quarters and convent buildings, says the article.
The buildings, now condemned, belongs to the St. Bernard Catholic Church. Rev. Christopher Zerucha, pastor of St. Bernard Catholic Church says plans for the space have not been decided upon but is encouraging the congregation to share their ideas with parish council members.
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