In 1752 Trinity Church gave a grant of land for a new college.On July 17, 1754, the first class of King`s College, which was to become Columbia University, met in the schoolhouse of Trinity Church located across this street. The charter for the college was granted on October 31, 1754, during the reign of King George II.

The college reopened in 1784 with a new name—Columbia—that embodied the patriotic fervor that had inspired the nation's quest for independence.

&lt;p&gt;In 1752 Trinity Church gave a grant of land for a new college.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On July 17, 1754, the first class of King's College, which was to become Columbia University, met in the schoolhouse of Trinity Church located across this street.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The charter for the college was granted on October 31, 1754, during the reign of King George II.&lt;/p&gt; 

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Columbia University - Morningside Heights campus

Columbia University

 Seixas became the first member of his faith to be elected a trustee of King's College, the precursor to today&rsquo;s Columbia University in New York City and remained such until 1815. He was also one of the College's incorporators.  