Hamilton College ED Class of 2024

Respectfully, dark and light as used on Hamilton’s campus do not pertain to the appearance of its architecture. The buildings on Hamilton’s Dark Side are not composed of brick, but, rather, lightly colored concrete. The terms Dark Side and Light Side were established during a power disruption in which the south side of campus was without electricity (and, therefore, “dark”) while the north side of campus remained lit (hence, “light”). With respect to inherent architectural characteristics, the Dark Side offers bright exteriors and interiors and large windows that allow natural light to enter.