Over the last century, there have been great high school teams in Flint and Genesee County – starting with the great Flint Central football teams of 1923 and ’24, led by the incomparable Lloyd Brazil and Herm Young, who took back-to-back state titles. In truth, by the time he got to college at the University
The storied history of Flint’s famed athletic tradition is missing a complete chapter about one of the best to ever play the game of baseball. It’s the story of Dave “Wahoo” Hoskins – without question one of the greatest baseball players and athletes that no one has ever heard of. Sure, he’s enshrined in the
For over 150 years, historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has stood at the intersection of S. Saginaw and E. Third Streets in Downtown Flint. Ground was first broken on May 9, 1872, the cornerstone set 20 days later and construction took 15 months to complete, ready for the first service held in the new church
So many of the Flint area’s most venerable venues share common ancestors. From the old churches to the early factories, parks, schools, street names and even city streets, you see many of the same names again and again. Some may not even be familiar, but they usually have some local significance: Raskob, Dupont, Chevrolet, Buick,
It’s a world class and legendary place; but it started out as the Atwood Lumber Mill on Moon Island, situated along the Flint River. When the mill was shut down, it was leased to Flint as the city dump site. As the city grew exponentially with the advent of the auto industry, the city fathers
On a warm summer night, one of the most fun things for children to do outside is to lie on their backs in the cool grass, gaze at the night sky and wonder what it would be like to someday fly high and reach for the stars. While many do not pursue a career in
Lance Johnson grew up around the mystique of Flint. A self-described history buff, the 23-year-old was enthralled with Genesee County’s past, especially Vehicle City. “I went to Atherton High School, which sits in an area with a rich history all its own,” he says. “I appreciated it for that, but that’s a different story.” The
On a clear, sunny day in Downtown Flint, a crowd over 200,000 strong had gathered along the length of Saginaw St. They covered the sidewalks, hung out of windows and stood on rooftops in anticipation of celebrating one of Vehicle City’s biggest achievements. They came to witness history. That day, November 23, 1954, the 50-millionth
Since the time of the horse and buggy, Vehicle City has shined brightly during the holidays. When the first snow blankets the ground and thoughts of merriment and gift-giving fill the air, Genesee County downtowns come alive. Trees are adorned, buildings gleam and shop windows hold holiday wonders to delight all ages. Take a trip
The history of Greater Flint is steeped in relevance. We have seen titans of industry, great inventors, triumphs of commerce, heroes, villains, failure and renewal, and through it all stood our castles of time – the historic homes of Greater Flint. If their walls could talk, the area’s oldest homes would give us nearly the
All was quiet as Margarette Eby approached the entrance to Applewood Estate. She stopped her vehicle but left the engine running as she got out to open the gate leading to the gatehouse where she lived for a blissful and industrious five years in Flint working as provost and music professor at the University of
The history of Greater Flint is steeped in relevance. We have seen titans of industry, great inventors, triumphs of commerce, heroes, villains, failure and renewal, and through it all stood our castles of time – the historic homes of Greater Flint. If their walls could talk, the area’s oldest homes would give us nearly the
