Foundation
Construction began in September 1908 and continued until 1910, when classes in the buildings began on September 28, 1910. Many of these photographs show the native stone that was used from the site to construct the campus buildings.
![Broadway and 120th St. C-6795. General view, looking north from 120 street](https://exhibitions.library.columbia.edu/files/fullsize/5ac9e7e6049eab1f0c5a001960b76148.jpg)
Grant's Tomb, with the columns and pointed roof, can be seen in the background left of the image.