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

The Freedman House

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021

1. The Freedman House Marker

Inscription. Built in the 1860's, this Greek Revival house is one of the oldest structures still standing on its original site in the city of Flint. The owner, Solomon S. Freedman, is listed in an 1873 city directory as a "manufacturer and dealer in hoop skirts, corsets, and ladies underclothing, etc."

In the early 1900s it was the home of Albert and Elma Borton who owned and operated the First Avenue Grocer which almost a century later became The Good Beans Cafe.

Through the mid-twentieth century it was occupied by the Bobier family who were clerks and department managers at the Buckingham Clothing company, part of the bustling downtown garment industry at the time.

Erected by The Carriage Town Historic Signage Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 43° 1.067′ N, 83° 41.859′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. It is on West 1st Avenue 0.1 miles west of Mason Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 418 W 1st Ave, Flint MI 48503, 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: The Daniels House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles W. Nash

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William C. Durant / Durant-Dort Carriage Company (about 500 feet away); Nash And Chrysler (about 500 feet away); Durant And Dort (about 600 feet away); Jacob Smith / Fred A. Aldrich (about 600 feet away); Flint Road Cart Factory / Durant-Dort Carriage Factory No. 1 (about 600 feet away); Bold Moves (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021

2. The Freedman House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 986 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.