Delta College Public Media Presents
Flint: The 19th Century - The Crossroads of Michigan
Special | 43m 5sVideo has Closed Captions
Flint was a major player in lumbering, the railroad industry, and carriage manufacturing.
The story of Flint, Michigan, is one of rugged individuals, an entrepreneurial spirit, and perseverance. Throughout its history, Flint would become a major player in the lumbering era, railroad industry, and a leading center of horse carriage manufacturing, thus the nickname “Vehicle City.”
Delta College Public Media Presents is a local public television program presented by Delta Public Media
Delta College Public Media Presents
Flint: The 19th Century - The Crossroads of Michigan
Special | 43m 5sVideo has Closed Captions
The story of Flint, Michigan, is one of rugged individuals, an entrepreneurial spirit, and perseverance. Throughout its history, Flint would become a major player in the lumbering era, railroad industry, and a leading center of horse carriage manufacturing, thus the nickname “Vehicle City.”
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The Beginning of Auto Manufacturing In Flint
Durant-Dort was the beginning of General Motors in Flint. (30s)
Henry Crapo and the Lumber Industry
Before he became governor of Michigan, Henry Crapo brought lumber to Flint. (1m 1s)
Just like the river that flows through it, Flint, MI, has an ever-changing current. (1m 1s)
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Delta College Public Media Presents is a local public television program presented by Delta Public Media