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The Anderson Hotel was built by William M. Anderson in 1906 and was located on the southeast
corner of Eight and I Streets. The hotel was originally 2 floors. A third floor was added in 1910. The
Colton Redevelopment agency closed the hotel in 1964 and the building was demolished in 1966.
To the far left of the Anderson Hotel is the Colton City Hall and Fire Station with it’s large copula
and bell tower. (Courtesy of CAM.)
Besides being among the first Volunteers to establish the Colton Volunteers, Earnest A. Pettijohn (right) and Thomas Mar-
tin Topp (left) have both served terms as Mayor of Colton. Pettijohn, 1892-94 & 1900-06. Topp, 1890-92
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