Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Otto P. Graff
Building a Business in Flint
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
1. Otto P. Graff Marker
Inscription.
Otto P. Graff. Building a Business in Flint. He knew the business of selling cars, and the Graff name has been prominent in Flint, Michigan for a century. In 1914, Otto P. Graff was the Genesee County Treasurer when he jumped at the chance to open a Ford dealership in Flint. He sold over 150 Model Ts in his first years and within ten years his business was selling over 2,000 cars a year. By 1927, Otto P. Graff, Inc. was selling and servicing Ford and Lincoln-Mercury vehicles, even Fordson tractors. Since his retirement in the 1950s, generations of the Graff family have continued to serve the Flint Community., You Auto Know , Graff is one of Michigan's oldest family-owned car dealerships, now in its fourth generation, selling GM and other brands at various locations.
He knew the business of selling cars, and the Graff name has been prominent in Flint, Michigan for a century. In 1914, Otto P. Graff was the Genesee County Treasurer when he jumped at the chance to open a Ford dealership in Flint. He sold over 150 Model Ts in his first years and within ten years his business was selling over 2,000 cars a year. By 1927, Otto P. Graff, Inc. was selling and servicing Ford and Lincoln-Mercury vehicles, even Fordson tractors. Since his retirement in the 1950s, generations of the Graff family have continued to serve the Flint Community.
You Auto Know
Graff is one of Michigan's oldest family-owned car dealerships, now in its fourth generation, selling GM and other brands at various locations.
Erected by Motorcities National Heritage Area, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 43° 0.752′ N, 83° 41.26′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of East Court Street and Saginaw Street, on the left when traveling west on East Court Street. Located at NW corner of the Genesee County Motor Pool. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Court St, Flint MI 48502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 387 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
