Billy Durant’s start in the automotive business in 1904 mirrored to a strange degree his start in the carriage business 18 years prior. At the turn of the century, Durant was known as the “King of Carriage Makers”; he would soon become the king of the motorcar. A struggling car company by the name of
A tranquil green bower located in the heart of the city, Applewood is a gathering place where visitors can find community activities, gardening advice and inspiration, and peace. For those captivated by the aura of antiquity that hovers over the grounds, a visit to the estate is rendered even more engrossing by a history of
On a sunny evening in April 2013, Cruise for a Cause was held to raise funds for McLaren’s Hospitality House: a home-away-from-home for cancer patients designed to enhance the potency of a new Proton Beam Center at McLaren Hospital. One of only 11 such cancer treatment centers in the United States, the Proton Beam Center—scheduled
Dr. Dan and Mary Ryan have lived in their Flint home in Woodcroft Estates for 26 years with their cats, Calvin and Chanel. The couple’s love of art is evident in the beautiful framed paintings adorning the walls throughout their home. The English Tudor-style house, surrounded by extensive gardens, was built in 1938 by Theodore
Accomplished author and veteran Flint Police officer Brian Willingham is a man committed to service. The Flint native devoted seven years to the United States Army; he saw the fall of the Berlin Wall while stationed in Germany at the end of the Cold War. Now in his 15th year with the Flint Police Department,
Vanilla waffles with a vanilla bean crème anglaise and buttermilk fried chicken served with pure, Michigan maple syrup and a red-wine poached pear … this is just one of the delicious menu options at Downtown Flint’s 501 Bar and Grill. Several years ago, Phil Shaltz, proud owner of this tapas and martini bar, recounts how
It takes a creative mind to look out over the empty lots on which several General Motors plants once stood and think, “I could see an art festival being held there one day.” This thought did enter someone’s mind, giving birth to the Free City art festival that took place the first weekend in May
My City Magazine is excited to present various historical series that will capture both the whole and the details of eras past. These features will explore Flint’s rich history, including its famous inhabitants, historic buildings, its changes and contributions to society. Our first series – “The Automotive Years” – takes an in-depth look at the
