In the early 1950s, war again populated the headlines. The Red Scare was the social phenomenon of the day and when communist-backed North Korea invaded South Korea in June of 1950, the U.S. leapt back into war. The resulting Korean War would last for three years and cost the lives of over 36,000 United
The world was in turmoil. In the last months of 1939, Hitler invaded Poland and two days later, Britain and France declared war on Germany. The ensuing war would create far more death, destruction and atrocity than any sane human could imagine. The Nazis moved quick and in 1940, Hitler invaded Denmark, Norway, Holland
As the Roaring Twenties came to a close, apprehension about what the future held was beginning to grow throughout the world and the United States. The coming decade would be defined by uncertainty and a grim outlook. Nations just getting back on their feet after the devastation of WWI were again being pushed back
The city was crowded – people came from all over the nation and beyond in the hopes of finding employment and a prosperous life. There was entertainment at every street corner. Construction was unending. The city was on the open road with nothing ahead but a clear track for driving. Every day was a
The air was clean and filled with the sound of birds, the trees gently swayed with the breeze and the reflection of the sun turned the face of the river to gold. The world was beautiful and serene. Jacob Smith, a Canada-born fur trader, surveyed the land as he approached Peiconigowink – “the river of
On April 12 1861, General Beauregard of the newly-formed confederate army, opened fire on the Union boys stationed at Fort Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina, beginning the bloodiest conflict fought on U.S. soil – The Civil War. Three days later, on April 15, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for 75,000 volunteer soldiers to
Between the years 1638 and 1640, a fierce battle ensued in and around Genesee County. From the north, the Native American Chippewa Tribe (with the help of the Ottawa Tribe) attacked the Sauk Tribe. Merciless and well-orchestrated, the attack left no Sauk dwelling unturned. The bloody battle resulted in the complete expulsion of the Sauk
June 13, 2018 ended an era as Northwestern High School closed its doors. At the graduation ceremony, students (both Northwestern High School and Southwestern Classical Academy) crossed the stage in their caps and gowns to receive diplomas there for the final time. For 223 grads, it was a bittersweet ending, as their parents and grandparents
Part II of this feature includes the early history of Applewood Estate, Flint Institute of Music, Flint Youth Theater (Bower Theater) and Buick Gallery. Applewood Estate Applewood was built in 1916 as a gentleman’s farm for the Charles Stewart Mott family and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The home and grounds
The Flint Cultural Center has a rich history, and My City Magazine is proud to explore the early history of the cultural institutions in a two-part series. The campus is home to nationally recognized institutions aimed at furthering the arts, sciences and the humanities. Currently, Flint Cultural Center includes: Applewood, Flint Institute of Arts, Flint
March is National Women’s History Month, designated as such to honor the extraordinary achievements of American women. The month-long celebration recognizes the important contributions made by women through programs in schools, workplaces and communities. Flint has no shortage of notable women in its history! The name McLaren may be well-known, but many people may not
Mildred Doran was born and raised in Flint, the daughter of William Doran, a farmer in the early 1900s. Her mother, Helen, passed away when Mildred was just 16 years old, and the teen raised her two brothers and her younger sister while working her way through school. Doran made the history books, however, as
