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.
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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.
10 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Stop here at St. Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery to connect with a pioneering priest who served this area in the mid-1800s. Father Patrick O'Kelly was a missionary priest who traveled extensively throughout…
Ever wonder what life was like for some of Oakland County's earliest settlers? You're driving near Waterford Village, one of the area's first communities. Settlers began arriving here around 1819, drawn by the area's…