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- Michigan School for the Deaf, Flint, Michigan, circa 1909 -
- circa 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Michigan School for the Deaf, Flint, Michigan, circa 1909
- Medication Dispensing Envelopes, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Medication Dispensing Envelopes, circa 1960
- Otto P. Graff Super Service Station at Fifth and Detroit Street, Flint, Michigan, August 1934 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- August 30, 1934
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Otto P. Graff Super Service Station at Fifth and Detroit Street, Flint, Michigan, August 1934
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Karmelkorn Uniform, circa 1936 - In 1936, Frances Wood (1917-2003) graduated from high school and began working at the Karmelkorn Shoppe franchise location in Flint, Michigan. She worked there until 1938 when she married Wallie Cummins, who she'd met at the store. The Flint shop, which had long included a health food counter at the back, would become "Dale's Natural Foods" in 1947.
- circa 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Karmelkorn Uniform, circa 1936
In 1936, Frances Wood (1917-2003) graduated from high school and began working at the Karmelkorn Shoppe franchise location in Flint, Michigan. She worked there until 1938 when she married Wallie Cummins, who she'd met at the store. The Flint shop, which had long included a health food counter at the back, would become "Dale's Natural Foods" in 1947.
- One Half of Uncle Bob's Diner Being Moved, circa 1970 -
- circa 1970
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One Half of Uncle Bob's Diner Being Moved, circa 1970
- Damaged Race Car After a Racing Accident, 1905-1915 - Automobile racing has been a dangerous sport for drivers and fans. The thrill and excitement of pushing powerful machines to their limits at unheard of speeds drew drivers to the sport and fans to the roadsides and tracks. Sometimes, things could go very wrong as in this photo showing the aftermath of a car that broke through a wooden fence. It is not known how the driver, and fans, fared but it is safe to assume that everyone had a thrill that day.
- 1905-1915
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Damaged Race Car After a Racing Accident, 1905-1915
Automobile racing has been a dangerous sport for drivers and fans. The thrill and excitement of pushing powerful machines to their limits at unheard of speeds drew drivers to the sport and fans to the roadsides and tracks. Sometimes, things could go very wrong as in this photo showing the aftermath of a car that broke through a wooden fence. It is not known how the driver, and fans, fared but it is safe to assume that everyone had a thrill that day.
- "Buick Factory and Offices, Flint, Mich.," 1907-1909 - David Dunbar Buick built automobiles in Detroit before investors moved his company to Flint in 1903. Two years later, the firm broke ground on a new 14-acre factory on Flint's north side, where production began in the summer of 1906. Greatly expanded and updated over the years, the complex -- much later known as "Buick City" -- remained in operation until 1999.
- 1907-1909
- Collections - Artifact
"Buick Factory and Offices, Flint, Mich.," 1907-1909
David Dunbar Buick built automobiles in Detroit before investors moved his company to Flint in 1903. Two years later, the firm broke ground on a new 14-acre factory on Flint's north side, where production began in the summer of 1906. Greatly expanded and updated over the years, the complex -- much later known as "Buick City" -- remained in operation until 1999.
- Dort Motometer, circa 1920 - Automobiles often came without temperature gauges before the early 1930s, so enterprising manufacturers sold aftermarket motometers. Mounted on a car's radiator, these devices measured and displayed coolant water vapor temperature, notifying drivers if their automobiles were in danger of overheating. Moto-Meter Co. Inc. dominated the American market, producing the popular Boyce motometer and others featuring an automotive manufacturer's name or logo.
- circa 1920
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Dort Motometer, circa 1920
Automobiles often came without temperature gauges before the early 1930s, so enterprising manufacturers sold aftermarket motometers. Mounted on a car's radiator, these devices measured and displayed coolant water vapor temperature, notifying drivers if their automobiles were in danger of overheating. Moto-Meter Co. Inc. dominated the American market, producing the popular Boyce motometer and others featuring an automotive manufacturer's name or logo.
- Hamilton Dam on the Flint River, Flint, Michigan, 1908-1917 -
- 1908-1917
- Collections - Artifact
Hamilton Dam on the Flint River, Flint, Michigan, 1908-1917
- Heinz Products in Hamady Brothers Store Display, Flint, Michigan, 1930 - The H.J. Heinz Company employed a robust, well-trained sales force to work directly with grocery stores throughout the country. After securing a store's business, Heinz salesmen visited regularly to introduce new products, clear expired or otherwise unsaleable merchandise, and create product displays. These neat, orderly presentations caught shoppers' attention and helped reinforce the notion that Heinz products were of consistent, high quality.
- 1930
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Heinz Products in Hamady Brothers Store Display, Flint, Michigan, 1930
The H.J. Heinz Company employed a robust, well-trained sales force to work directly with grocery stores throughout the country. After securing a store's business, Heinz salesmen visited regularly to introduce new products, clear expired or otherwise unsaleable merchandise, and create product displays. These neat, orderly presentations caught shoppers' attention and helped reinforce the notion that Heinz products were of consistent, high quality.