Record #:

14521

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Despite the fact that the Flanagan interests in Greenville have changed to Ford Automobiles, they have refused to change the name of their company from the John Flanagan Buggy Company.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 13 Issue 12, Aug 1945, p18-19, 21, por

Subject(s):

Automobile dealers--Greenville; John Flanagan Buggy Co. (Greenville); Flanagan, John, 1829-1902

Record #:

22933

Author(s):

Kammerer, Roger

Abstract:

Greenville once was known for making the best buggies in the state. Therefore, one of the greatest buggy builders was John Flanagan, born on February 6, 1829 to Thomas and Sophie (Turnage) Flanagan. John Flanagan established his buggy company in 1866. It became quite profitable. Upon his death on July 10, 1902, his son Edward Gaskell Flanagan took over the company. In November 1907, Edward Flanagan built a new factory (picture available) on the corner of Fourth and Cotanche streets. He manufactured buggies there until 1914, when the factory became a Ford, Oakland, and Buick dealership. The site later became a parking lot.

Source:

Greenville Times / Pitt's Past (NC Microforms), Vol. Issue , May 28-Jun 10 1986, p12

Subject(s):

John Flanagan Buggy Co. (Greenville); Greenville--History--Businesses

Record #:

24050

Author(s):

Kammerer, Roger

Abstract:

The Flanagan Buggy Company formerly occupied the corner of Fourth and Cotanche Streets in Greenville, North Carolina, a space that now houses a parking garage. The Flanagan business dates back to 1866 and has an interesting history from its establishment to the time of its closure in 1969.

Source:

Greenville Times (NoCar Oversize F264 G72 G77), Vol. Issue , Fall 2015, p44-47, il, por

Subject(s):

Pitt County--History; John Flanagan Buggy Co. (Greenville); Greenville--History--Buildings