Paterson, William A., Factory Complex
Also known as Brownson Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Paterson, William A., Factory Complex
Paterson, William A., Factory Complex, at 126 E. 3rd St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 16, 1984. It was among the first 9 of Flint’s 27 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and transportation, at the local level. Six more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 21 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
126 E. 3rd St., Flint · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
14 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Paterson, William A., Factory Complex
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Questions about Paterson, William A., Factory Complex
Is Paterson, William A., Factory Complex on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 16, 1984 (Register number 84001396).
Is Paterson, William A., Factory Complex a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Durant-Dort Carriage Company Office, 0.5 miles away.
Can you visit Paterson, William A., Factory Complex?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Paterson, William A., Factory Complex?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25339312. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.