The home of first Macedonia Mayor Colonel William Frew Long was constructed in 1924, and is owned by the community of Macedonia.  Although great sentiment exists for the property, city officials consider the house to be a "dangerous building," and the Akron Beacon-Journal recently reported (see below) that they are moving ahead with demolition.

Longwood Manor is, according to supporters, the only tangible piece of local history left in the community.  Paradoxically, the Longwood Manor Historical Society has been working to secure funding for renovation at the same time that the city was pursuing demolition.  City officials claim that restoration would be prohibitively expensive, but supporters question whether or not effort has been made to secure part or all of that funding.

August 17, 2008 - Macedonia historical site could face wrecking ball - Akron Beacon Journal (includes photos)

Longwood Manor Historical Society

Photo: Longwood Manor Historical Society website