We used to go to Walli's on Pierson Road all the time before it burned. I remember being mesmerized by that big spinning star every time I got on the expressway when I was very young. I think they have it at that flea market store on Dort Highway now.
First of all let me say that I'm very sad for your city of Flint, Michigan and I think it's wonderful that you are creating this profile of what Flint,Michigan was like. I wonder if I may link to this post for the July issue of A Festival of Postcards. Many of the participants and readers of the Festival collect postcards to enrich their own family history work and I think they would be interested in your blog. If you would like to see what this is about then you could take a look at the June issue: http://acanadianfamily.com/2009/06/24/a-festival-of-postcards-2nd-ed-main-street/ If you'd like to participate,just drop a line in one of the comment boxes and I'll register you. Evelyn in Montreal
I remember the Walli's on Center Street. Its star didn't spin, but it flashed in a circular fashion.
I believe that restaurant's still around, although I wonder what condition it's still in. Last time I went there it seemed REALLY old, and not in a "Wow, how historic" way.
Every time we'd return from vacation seeing the star meant we were almost home. Can't say I'd buy the one from the flea market, though it might make for an interesting conversation piece...
This guy spent a lot of time crusing the Drive-Inn's in the sixty's. Wally's, The Colonel's, A&W(s) and others with fond memories. Fast cars, pretty girls, no drugs and lots of fun.
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