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Forms Used by the Durant Hotel: Flint, Michigan by The American Hotel Association – Rostie Publishing

The Durant Hotel stands as one of Flint’s most significant architectural landmarks, representing both the city’s meteoric rise during the automotive boom and its modern-day revitalization.The hotel was born from an urgent need for luxury accommodations as Flint’s population exploded due to the success of General Motors. Named after William “Billy” C. Durant, the founder… Read More Forms Used by the Durant Hotel: Flint, Michigan by The American Hotel Association – Rostie Publishing

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Jo Lums

Kitty corner from my childhood home Stood, with faded and peeling paint A gloomy red building Jo Lums Chinese RestaurantWe never, EVER ate there Not that we ate Chinese at all Even with its close proximity We still never ventured thereThe spicy smell of its kitchen The rotting stink of its dumpster Would waft our… Read More Jo Lums

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Summary of the Early History of Flint Michigan by WC Cumings – Rostie Publishing

Summary of the Early History of Flint, Michigan (1919) is a concise historical overview intended to preserve and communicate the foundational narrative of Flint from its earliest beginnings through its emergence as an industrial city. Written during a period when Flint was rapidly transforming due to automobile manufacturing, the publication looks backward to emphasize the… Read More Summary of the Early History of Flint Michigan by WC Cumings – Rostie Publishing

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And Fellow Members: A History of the Garland Street Literary Club of Flint, Michigan, 1888–1988 by Alice Lethbridge – Flint Book of the Week

This historical account traces the Garland Street Literary Club, one of Flint, Michigan’s oldest continuous women’s organizations, from its founding in 1888 through its first 100 years. The book recounts how seven women—wives of prominent local figures—began meeting in a home on Garland Street with the goal of intellectual self-improvement, research, and discussion rather than… Read More And Fellow Members: A History of the Garland Street Literary Club of Flint, Michigan, 1888–1988 by Alice Lethbridge – Flint Book of the Week

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Headlight Flashes Along the Grand Trunk Railway: Flint, Michigan – Rostie Publishing

Headlight Flashes Along the Grand Trunk Railway: Flint, Michigan (1896) is a promotional and descriptive booklet produced by the Grand Trunk Railway as part of its late-19th-century publicity series highlighting communities served by the line. The Flint installment presents the city as a rapidly developing industrial and commercial center, emphasizing its strategic importance within Michigan… Read More Headlight Flashes Along the Grand Trunk Railway: Flint, Michigan – Rostie Publishing

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JOE RYDER by PHILIP J. BRAUN – Flint Book of the Week

Published in 1985 by the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Flint, Inc.. Softcover with a limited printing.The book is a biography profile of Joseph Ryder, a figure known as “one of the first national leaders of the Big Brothers movement.”The work provides firsthand accounts, organizational history, and personal reflections on Joseph Ryder’s role in shaping… Read More JOE RYDER by PHILIP J. BRAUN – Flint Book of the Week

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Off Balance by John L. Conover – Flint Book of the Week

Off Balance is a collection of approximately 175 true courtroom anecdotes drawn from the decades-long legal and judicial career of Judge John L. Conover. Co-written with his wife, Karen D. Conover, the book blends humor, introspective commentary, and a candid look at the unpredictable reality of life inside district courtrooms.The book recounts a wide spectrum… Read More Off Balance by John L. Conover – Flint Book of the Week

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The Car Thief by Theodore Weesner – Flint Book of the Week

The Car Thief (1972) is a gritty, deeply human coming-of-age novel set in 1959 Flint, Michigan, that follows 16-year-old Alex Housman, a troubled teen who has just stolen his fourteenth car. Initially, Alex doesn’t really know why he steals cars — he simply feels numb, invisible, and restless, using the thrill of driving stolen vehicles… Read More The Car Thief by Theodore Weesner – Flint Book of the Week

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Hatchet-Man by Marvin L Easter – Flint Book of the week

Hatchet-Man by Marvin L. Easter is a compelling, historically grounded work that highlights the experiences of Black firefighters in Flint, Michigan, a city with a deeply rooted industrial and civil rights history. Through a blend of personal narratives, historical context, and community insight, Easter examines the challenges and triumphs of African American men who served… Read More Hatchet-Man by Marvin L Easter – Flint Book of the week

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