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Welcome to MotorCities National Heritage Area (MotorCities), where you can Experience Everything Automotive! We invite you to join us as we take a drive down memory lane, gaze into the future and share with you an amazing automotive journey.

Pull out a calendar, road map and pen, and let the fun begin! We invite you to browse the many wonderful automotive museums, homes and gardens, tours and sporting events located in MotorCities and plot your path through the heart of the American automotive industry. If you need help, we're ready to jump in! Whether your visit lasts a few hours or a few days, you are guaranteed an exciting variety of places to see and things to do.

With over 100 sites and experiences waiting to be explored, go ahead and choose your category of interest - and get ready to Experience Everything Automotive!

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Friday, 27 September 2019 16:26

Gunsolly Carding Mill

The Gunsolly Carding Mill operated from 1851 to 1890 using the Rouge River as it's source of power to produce and untangle wool for spinning…
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Friday, 27 September 2019 16:37

Unisys (Burroughs) Corporation

The former Burroughs Corporation founded in St. Louis in 1886, which is now Unisys, was known for inventing the first practical adding machine. After patenting…
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Friday, 27 September 2019 17:17

The Schaeffer Building

The intersection of Michigan Ave and Schaefer Road was once known for being an important rest stop for those who were on the road from…
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Friday, 27 September 2019 18:41

Waterford Mill

The village of Waterford was Henry Ford's sixth "village industry" in 1925. The Waterford Mill produced small automobile parts for Ford Motor Company. In 1923,…
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In the 1800's Flint had built its economy on the thriving lumber mills to supply the growing nation and the demand for wood. Once the…
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In 1899, the city decided to replace the gas lamps in downtown Flint with electic lights mounted on five steel arches. The steel arches spanned…
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Tuesday, 01 October 2019 16:53

Durant and Dort - Flint's Blue Ribbon Team

William (Billy) Durant and Josiah Dort were a remarkable partnership that transformered the small Flint Road Cart Company into the giant Durant-Dort Carriage Company. Their…
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Tinkerers were known to work on their own automobiles during their spare time in barns and workshops across the state. Judge Charles Wisner and Doctor…
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Tuesday, 01 October 2019 17:25

Nash and Chrysler

During the start of the automobile industry, several automotive pioneers and leaders were just begining their innovative process in Flint's industry. Two of the most…
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Tuesday, 01 October 2019 17:31

Orphans of the Automobile Industry

Several companies had opened and closed their doors during the period of 1900 - 1920 while the auto industry was up and coming. Some companies…
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