The Mayors of Flint Part 8: A Company Town
In the late 1920s, Flint was hoppin’. The automobile industry was driving…
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The Mayors of FlintPart 7: Scandal and Recall
From 1912 to 1928, Flint became known as one of the centers…
The Mayors of Flint Part 6: The Fastest Growing City in the Nation
The time period between 1901 and 1912 was characterized by an explosion…
The Mayors of Flint Part 5: The Start of a New Century
As the century ended, Flint was poised to explode in both vehicle…
The Mayors of Flint Part 4: Vehicle City Begins
By the mid-1880s, the road cart and buggy were dominating the realm…
Stand Up and Stand Out Women in Greater Flint History
March is Women’s History Month and Greater Flint has produced its share…
The Mayors of Flint Part 3: Light and Communication
By the late 1870s, manufacturing and factories were beginning to dominate the…
The Mayors of Flint Part 2: After the War
When the Civil War ended on April 9, 1865, the soldiers and…
The Mayors of Flint Part 1: Opening the Office
After the establishment of the Michigan School for the Deaf, the building…
My Affection for Atwood Stadium
My affection for Atwood Stadium began in the late 1950s, when my…
Glory or a Wooden Leg! Corydon Foote: Flint’s Youngest Soldier
Genesee County’s history has its fair share of heroes. From businessmen, star…
Oren Stone and the Neptunian Pantaloons
Our beginning is found in the Genesee town that the hardiest folk…