100 years ago today, November 11, 1925:
The Colgate Inn opened in the Village of Hamilton, New York. The 40-room lodge has been owned by Colgate University since it was saved from demolition in 1973. The Dutch Colonial Revival building faces the head of the Village Green.
ALT The Colgate Inn is located at 1 Payne Street in the Village of Hamilton, Madison County, New York. (Andy Bass photo, 2025)
ALT The front entrance of the Colgate Inn in Hamilton, New York. (Andy Bass photo, 2025)
ALT A metal sign stands outside the front entrance of the Colgate Inn in Hamilton, New York. It was created by Charles Signs of Liverpool, New York. (Andy Bass photo, 2025)
ALT A commemorative ornament celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Colgate Inn in Hamilton, New York. Its inscription reads, “Colgate Inn 100, 1925-2025, A Century of Genuine Hospitality.” (Andy Bass photo, 2025)