Detroit Architects: Samuel K. Colton

Samuel K. Colton was a respected Chicago-based architect whose work found its way to Detroit during the city’s rise as an industrial giant and the extreme prosperity that followed. 

His designs are both stylish and substantial in scale, with private residences being the bulk of his catalog – many of which he commissioned for the most prominent families in the Midwest, most of whom were seeking homes that conveyed refinement and success in equal measure.

In the historic Arden Park–East Boston District, Colton designed the John M. Hall House at 351 E. Boston Blvd, a residence that stands as a perfect example of his distinguished architectural approach and one that continues to contribute to the city of Detroit’s reputation as a place of character and prestige.