Flint History: Michigan Lumber

Gerald Haan and his daughter Katie join us for a wide ranging conversation about Michigan Lumber old and new. Gerald also shares his views about Flint and its future as well as his interest in building affordable new single family housing in the downtown area.
Just beyond the heart of the downtown area, a family-owned business has been working from its original location since its founders came to the Greater Flint are in 1916. Most observers would assume that any business starting about that time would be tied to the booming automobile factories, but this operation contributed not only to the building of Flint's auto manufacturing prominence but to the overall growth of this area as well.

Holding the distinction of being the oldest lumber yard in Genesee County, Michigan Lumber Company is continuing to operate under the philosophies established by their forefathers to give their established customers the finest quality lumber products with an underscore of premier service by an exceptionally experienced staff. Situated at 1919 Clifford Street near the intersection of Saginaw and 12th St., this full-line lumber supply house is currently in the working hands of third and fourth generation family members.

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