Flint Sit-Down Strike Site
1936Workers at the GM Fisher Body Plant No. 1 in Flint occupied the factory for 44 days in 1936-37, winning recognition for the UAW.
Everything Flint is known for
Flint, Michigan, known as "Vehicle City" for its automotive industry heritage, also boasts a notable musical presence. With 74 artists calling it home, the city has contributed to various genres. Rock fans recognize Grand Funk Railroad, while hip-hop is represented by artists like Rio Da Yung Og and YN Jay. The city's musical footprint extends to songs such as "Drug Dealers Anonymous" by Pusha T, which mentions Flint.
Flint's diverse music scene has also produced metal bands like Repulsion and KING 810, as well as country artist Whitey Morgan and the 78's. The city's musical heritage spans from country/western in the 1940s to experimental grindcore and rap.
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Workers at the GM Fisher Body Plant No. 1 in Flint occupied the factory for 44 days in 1936-37, winning recognition for the UAW.
9 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Flint, Michigan, a place molded by ancient glaciers, has a story etched into its very landscape. The Anishinaabe knew this land intimately long before the arrival of settlers, their lives interwoven with the oak and…
Workers at the GM Fisher Body Plant No. 1 in Flint occupied the factory for 44 days in 1936-37, winning recognition for the UAW.
Right here, in this unassuming office, the seeds of General Motors were sown, a company that would reshape the world of transportation. William 'Billy' Durant, a carriage magnate, used this very building as his…
This auditorium was once the heart of social and recreational activities for Flint's auto workers. Back in 1901, the Flint Vehicle Factories Mutual Benefit Association was established. It helped workers by providing…
Once a grand hotel, The Durant reflects Flint's boom years. Built in 1919 as the Hotel Durant, it was intended to be a luxury hotel, reflecting the wealth flowing into Flint due to the booming auto industry. It was…
This building has seen Flint change over the decades, from a bustling hotel to a peaceful retirement home. Originally built as the Flint Tavern Hotel, this spot offered travelers a place to rest their heads. Later, it…
Pull over here a sec, you're about to see the former home of a man who helped put America on wheels. This is Applewood Estate, the home of Charles Stewart Mott. Mott moved to Flint in 1906 and brought his Weston-Mott…
Pull over for a minute and take a look around. This isn't just a cute downtown, it's a piece of Michigan history. The Downtown Holly Commercial District, centered around South Saginaw Street and Battle Alley, was built…
Imagine this spot teeming with people, the air thick with steam and the clang of train bells! Durand Union Station was once a vital crossroads, a place where thousands of lives intersected during the golden age of rail…