James A. Randall
(1861-1940)

James Randall was born in Syracuse, the son of a contractor and builder. After his public school education, he entered the office of James H. Kirby and later worked for the North River Construction Company, which had contracts for building the West Shore Railroad. When he returned to Syracuse, he became J.H. Kirby's partner (1887-88), and from 1893-1922 he was associated with Asa L. Merrick. From 1922 on, the firm was organized as Randall and Vedder (James R.).

Besides having been a champion tennis player, Randall held offices in the local chapter of the A.I.A. -- he was president (1934-1936) -- and was a founder of the Sedgewick Farm Club.

Churches

  • Rectory and Bishop's Residence, 1913, E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Cathedral School, 1916, Madison & Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Cathedral Convent, 1925, 422 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Sacred Heart College and Rectory, 927 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • (Former) Synagogue Beth Israel, 1925, Irving & Harrison Sts., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

Public Buildings

  • Onondaga County Public Library, 1905, Columbus Circle, Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Public Library, 1903, 615 Wood Rd., Solvay, NY. Extant.

  • Fire Station, Teal Ave., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Fire Station, W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Fire Station, 1914, 106 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

Apartment Houses and Residences

  • W. B. Cogswell House, 1906, 1234 James St., Syracuse, NY. Burned.

  • D. & Mrs. Charles Blum Residence, 115 Wendell Terrace, Syracuse, NY. Extant.

Business, Banking and Light Industry

  • Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Warren St., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Temple Theater, S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY. Demolished.

Schools and Community Buildings

  • Blodgett Vocational High School, 1915, 312 Oswego St., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Delaware School, 1917, 900 S. Geddes St., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Jefferson School, 1916, 512 Le Moyne Ave., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Madison School, 1917, Madison St., & Walnut Ave., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Charles Andrews School, 1921, Salt Springs Road, Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Danforth School, 1924, Kennedy Ave., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Seymour School, 1923, 108 Shonard St., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • George Washington School, 1943, Meadowbrook Drive, Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Percy Hughes School (Crippled & Grade School), 1929, 345 Jamesville Ave., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Washington Irving School, 1926, 725 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Frazer School, 1929, 741 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Grant Junior High School, 1931, 2400 Grant Blvd., Syracuse, NY. Extant

  • Cathedral High School, 1916, 420 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • Sacred Heart High School, 1001 Park Ave., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • St. Patrick's School, 210 Schuyler St., Syracuse, NY. Extant.

  • North Side High School -- Extension & Addition, 1980, Syracuse, NY.

  • Oswego High School, 1921, Oswego, NY.

  • Sayre High School, Sayre, PA.

  • Sauquoit High School, Sauquoit, NY.

  • Marathon School, Marathon, NY.
   

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