Patrick Flanigan was undoubtedly early West Arlington's greatest resident promoter. A sewer and road contractor, Flanigan from East Baltimore moved to a sparsely settled West Arlington in 1898. So taken was he with his new community that he tirelessly boosted the area to his many business associates and friends. Through his contracting company Flanigan contributed to the physical development o West Arlington by building its sewers. Because of his many efforts on behalf of the community he was dubbed "Mayo" of West Arlington, and honored at a neighborhood carnival thrown for his benefit at the nearby Electric Amusement Park.

CREDITS:City of Baltimore