When Columbia reconstituted itself as a university and relocated to Morningside Heights in the 1890s, there were originally no plans for the area south of 116th Street, where Hamilton Hall now sits, or for any facilities dedicated to the undergraduate college. Nevertheless, college advocates persevered and the cornerstone for the new Hamilton Hall was laid in 1905.
When Columbia transformed into a university and moved to Morningside Heights in the 1890s, there were no plans for the area south of 116th Street where Hamilton Hall now sits, nor any facilities dedicated to the undergraduate college. Nevertheless, supporters continued their efforts, and the foundation for the new Hamilton Hall was laid in 1905.