This is a list of all known chain grocery addresses in Flint between 1925 and 1989, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. It is generated through a live Google Spreadsheet so it reflects the latest information I have.
View and download a copy of this location spreadsheet via Google Sheets.
Notes:
- The numbering system for streets outside the city limits of Flint over the past 70-80 years or so defies all logic, with its “G” prefixes and random dropping of directional indicators. I did a lot of map and directory research and I think I’m about as close as anyone could be on most of this.
- That said, a good part of the built environment in Flint is no longer standing, which made it a little harder. A lot of old supermarket buildings have survived, though.
- I’ll detail the progression from Kroger to Kessel and back to Kroger (with detours via Hamady Bros) at some later date, but not tonight.
Store tags:
- A&P
- Hamady Bros
- IGA
- Kessel
- Kroger
- Mansour’s
