1896

1896 plans for Havemeyer Hall and the "Hall of Physics" (now Lewisohn)

1896 in Columbia history:

• Construction of Schermerhorn Hall
• Ground broken for Havemeyer Hall
• Columbia University Orchestra founded
• The trustees officially authorized the use of the name "Columbia University"
• The engineering school was renamed the "School of Mines, Engineering and Chemistry"

Preceded by 1895

History of Columbia University  1896

Succeeded by 1897