William_A._Paterson

William A. Paterson

William A. Paterson

American politician

William A. Paterson (October 3, 1838 – September 8, 1921) was born in Canada in 1838 and arrived in Flint, Michigan in 1868. He established the W. A. Paterson Company, a carriage-manufacturer.[3] One of the original stockholders of Buick Motor Company,[2] he entered the automobile business for himself and marketed the Paterson automobile (1908 to 1923).[2]

Quick Facts 31st Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan, Preceded by ...

From 1891 to 1892 he served as mayor of the City of Flint.[1] He was also involved in founding the Union Trust Savings Bank.[2]

Paterson constructed a new office on the corner of S. Saginaw and Third Streets. The Paterson Building still stands today. The building, now owned by the Collison family, has been maintained to reflect its beautiful glory, rich in art deco, inside and out.

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References

  1. [1]
    Lawrence Kestenbaum. "The Political Graveyard: Mayors and Postmasters of Flint, Michigan".
  2. [2]
    Lawrence Kestenbaum. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Pat to Pattersen".
  3. [3]
    Kimes, Beverly Rae; Clark Jr., Henry Austin (1996). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 (3rd ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 978-0-87341-428-9.


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