Genesee Township near Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wisner Carriage Barn
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 27, 2023
1. Wisner Carriage Barn Marker
Judge Charles H. Wisner, a prominent Flint citizen and tinkerer, built this Italianate carriage barn in 1878 to house a few horses and carriages at his residence on the corner of East Court and Lapeer Streets in Flint.
Wisner, the son of Moses Wisner, who served as the twelfth governor of Michigan, built the first automobile ever constructed in Flint — the "Buzz Wagon." Although Wisner made three different models, he was unsuccessful in getting any othe them manufactured.
Typical of carriage barns of the era, this building also is important in Judge Wisner's association with Flint's development as a vehicle city.
This barn was saved from the path of Interstate 475 construction across Flint and moved to Crossroads Village in 1970.
Erected by Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 43° 5.53′ N, 83° 39.061′ W. Marker is near Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. It is in Genesee Township. Marker can be reached from North Bray Road, 0.3 miles north of East Coldwater Road. Marker is inside of Crossroads Village,
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gentleman Tinkerers (here, next to this marker); Buzzell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton Township Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Durant Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Manwaring Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Coldwater Road Chapel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stanley School (about 500 feet away); Davison Depot (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 27, 2023
2. Wisner Carriage Barn and Marker
This marker is the one on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
