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

Nash And Chrysler

from the "Cradle" in Flint

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

1. Nash And Chrysler Marker

Inscription. Many automotive pioneers and leaders were nurtured in Flint's industry. Six General Motors presidents got their start in Flint, and two of them went on to form their own auto companies.

Charles Nash rose from a dollar-a-day job stuffing seat cushions to the presidency of General Motors. He resigned in 1916 to develop the Nash Motor Company, which later became American Motors.

Walter Chrysler came from the railroad industry to manage Buick. He left in 1920, and then purchased the Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Company in 1923. Chrysler renamed the company after himself.

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Walter Chrysler followed Charles Nash as president of Buick Motor Company.

Erected by Motorcities National Heritage Area, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 43° 1.037′ N, 83° 41.745′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Water Street and Mason Street, on the left when traveling east on West Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 W Water St, Flint MI 48505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Durant And Dort (a few steps from this

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marker); William C. Durant / Durant-Dort Carriage Company (a few steps from this marker); Flint Road Cart Factory / Durant-Dort Carriage Factory No. 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles W. Nash (within shouting distance of this marker); Bold Moves (within shouting distance of this marker); W. C. Billy Durant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. Dallas Dort (about 300 feet away); Carriage Town (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.

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

2. Nash And Chrysler Marker

Marker in front of Genesee County Historical Society

Nash And Chrysler Closeup image. Click for full size.

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

3. Nash And Chrysler Closeup

Caption: Chrysler and Nash seated together with their fellow executives from Buick. Photo courtesy of the Sloan Museum, Flint.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.