William A. Paterson (October 3, 1838 – September 8, 1921) was born in Canada in 1838 and arrived in Flint, Michigan in 1868.

[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 building, now owned by Communities First, Inc., has been maintained to reflect its beautiful glory, rich in art deco, inside and out.

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