Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First National Bank of Flint

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

1. First National Bank of Flint Marker

Inscription. From its founding in 1864 through its closing in 1933 during the Great Depression, the First National Bank played a significant role in its home city´s development. The bank made loans and extended lines of credit to several fledgling motor companies, including Chevrolet, Dort, Monroe, and Mason. Charles Nash, president of both Buick and General Motors, served on the board of directors, as did Arthur G. Bishop, the first vice president of General Motors. The seven-story bank building was constructed in 1924 and expanded five years later. Its neoclassical design features a façade of white, glazed terra cotta. The First National Bank of Flint is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 2007 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L0848.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 43° 0.958′ N, 83° 41.436′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. It is at the intersection of Saginaw Street and West First Street, on the right when traveling south on Saginaw Street.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W First St, Flint MI 48502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wood And Metal (a few steps from this marker); Vehicle City Arches (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Stewart Mott (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Charles Stewart Mott (within shouting distance of this marker); David Buick (within shouting distance of this marker); William "Billy" Durant (within shouting distance of this marker); David Dunbar Buick (within shouting distance of this marker); William C. Durant (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

2. First National Bank of Flint Marker

First National Bank of Flint image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

3. First National Bank of Flint

Seven story bank in downtown Flint

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.