| 1950 |
The new Colton-Pierrepont Central School was
ready for students. |
| 1951 |
Construction of the $33,000,000.00 Racquette
River Power Development by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation was started
with clearing of approximately 3,300 acres of the Hollywood and Stark
areas for Carry Falls Reservoir.
The Hollywood Inn, rich in history, was dismantled and removed.
Carry Falls Dam construction was started.
The South Colton Fire District was formed and designated Colton #2. |
| 1953 |
Carry Falls Dam was completed in January. The
South Colton Dam was completed in June. |
| 1955 |
Five Falls Dam was completed in April. |
| 1956 |
Rainbow Dam was completed in April. |
| 1957 |
The Niagara Mohawk Power Project was finished
with the completion to the Stark Falls plant in September.
A bond issue of about $477,000.00 was voted for and addition to the
school. Construction was begun by Frechette and Clough, Tupper Lake. |
| 1959 |
The new Town of Colton Highway Building on
Route #56 above South Colton was completed. |
