Colton Hall, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)


Title

Colton Hall, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

Description

Built in 1911, Colton Hall is one of the oldest buildings on NJIT's campus. The five story building has tall 14-ft high ceilings, reflecting its original purpose as a factory. Colton Hall is connected to Campbell and Weston Halls forming the southern part of this complex. The hall was named after Charles A. Colton, who was the first director of the Newark Technical School.

Date

1911

State

extant

Condition History

Colton Hall's annex was added in 1947. Several changes were made in 1990s and 2007 by Johnson Jones architects (?)

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