I don’t normally write “Columbia Buildings As Blank” posts, but I thought this had to be published.

Too often we walk past buildings on campus without thinking about leap years. It’s a shame, because with no leap years, we wouldn’t be when we are today.

So, without further ado: Please enjoy.

1. East Campus — 2100

Overpopulation and heat problems.

 

2. Hamilton Hall — 1804

The year Hamilton’s elevator was built.

 

3. Carman — 2000

I would have chosen 1999, but that’s just a regular year.

 

4. Math Building — 1876

Rutherford B. Hayes’ election year.

 

5. Dodge Fitness — 1916

Soldiers used shovels during WWI.

 

6. Butler Library — 1920

The Spanish Flu was almost over, but not quite.

 

7. NoCo — 1990

Young, but getting old.

 

8. McBain — 1972

Richard Nixon.

 

9. Teachers College — 2024

The last (legal) year our current president can be in office.

 

10. Milstein — 2018

Relevant.

 

11. Lerner — 1932

The Great Depression.

My friend asked me yesterday whether I’d choose infinite bagels or infinite cup holders. I told him I’d choose infinite leap years.

All Pictures via Bwog Archive