Charles Erastus Colton

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Charles Erastus Colton was an American architect who worked in Syracuse, New York.

Buildings he designed which survive and are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places include: [1]

He also designed the Iroquois China Company plant in Solvay, New York. The contractors for masonry work, O'Connor Bros., began excavation for the foundation walls by July 1904; the plant was in production in 1905. [6] Charles Colton also built 745-747 N.Salina St, Syracuse, NY

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References

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  2. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 8/22/11 through 8/26/11. National Park Service. 2011-09-02.
  3. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 1/30/12 through 2/03/12. National Park Service. 2012-02-10.
  4. "Completion of St. John's Church", Auburn News and Bulletin, July 18, 1881
  5. Anthony Opalka and Cynthia Carrington Carter (August 2009). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: South Salina Street Downtown Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2010-05-16. and Accompanying 13 photos, from 2009 (see captions on page 23 of text document)
  6. "Excavating for China Plant". The Post-Standard . Syracuse, New York. June 18, 1904.