Smith College Houses — All 40 Residences
Every Smith College house in Northampton, Massachusetts, grouped by residential neighborhood — with year built, capacity, room breakdowns, accessibility, Instagram accounts, and photos. Explore them on the interactive campus map browse the house socials directory, or see what's off campus.
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All Houses A–Z
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44 Green StreetLocated adjacent to Ford Hall, 44 Green Street is reserved for graduate and diploma students and features 15 single rooms, a common living room, and a full kitchen. The residence… -
Albright HouseConstructed in 1900 on Bedford Terrace, Albright is known for its pink porch light and much-coveted disco ball. The house accommodates over 70 students across four floors and… -
Baldwin HouseBuilt in the early 1900s, Baldwin House is less than five minutes from campus center and seconds from a Northampton pharmacy and grocery store. The five-floor residence houses 75… -
Capen HouseBuilt in 1825, Capen House originally functioned as a law school before becoming part of Miss Bessie Capen's private school in 1883. Its stately Ionic portico, cupola, gazebo, and… -
Chapin HouseCentrally located with views of the Lyman Plant House gardens, playing fields, and Paradise Pond, Chapin's motto is "Living on the Edge of Paradise." Historically, author Margaret… -
Chase HouseOriginally built in 1810 and converted to a campus residence in 1968, Chase House is named for Mary Ellen Chase, accomplished writer and Smith English professor. The house… -
Comstock HouseBuilt in 1930, Comstock shares a covered front entrance, bell tower, and "mini-quad" courtyard with its twin Haynes House. The 81-person residence is known for folklore involving… -
Conway HouseEstablished in 2006, Conway House provides apartment-style housing for Ada Comstock Scholars with families, featuring eight two-bedroom and two three-bedroom units plus a shared… -
Cushing HouseOne of the 10 quad houses, Cushing was constructed starting in 1922 and completed as part of the "Great Quadrangle" in 1936. A short walk leads past the president's residence and… -
Cutter HouseSituated directly across from the Campus Center, Cutter House features rooms with large full-width windows and a quiet "beau parlor" historically used for student visits in the… -
Duckett HouseBuilt around 1810 and joined the Smith residential system in 1968, Duckett accommodates 40 students five minutes from classes and downtown. Named for Eleanor Shipley Duckett, a… -
Emerson HouseOne of the 10 quad houses (built 1922–1936), Emerson is known for its annual Medieval Banquet where seniors invite faculty in period costume, and for blaring recordings of the… -
Friedman ApartmentsCompleted in 2016, the Friedman complex offers 18 fully furnished four-person apartments across five buildings, each named for a pioneering alumna (first African American, Native… -
Gardiner HouseOne of the ten residences in "the quad," Gardiner features a scenic path to campus passing the president's house and Paradise Pond. Part of the housing development begun in 1922,… -
Gillett HouseBuilt in 1910 and named after trustee Edward Gillett, Gillett House is a four-and-a-half-story ivy-covered brick building connected to Northrop House via a covered portico. Its… -
Granville HouseFormerly known as Parsons Annex and located in the historic Round Hill neighborhood, Granville serves as affinity housing. It was renamed in May 2024 to honor Evelyn Boyd… -
Haven/Wesley HouseFounded via a bequest from Eliza Appleton Haven in 1896, this two-building complex houses 74 students with distinctive sloping ceilings, uniquely shaped windows, and private… -
Haynes HousePreviously known as Wilder House, Haynes was built in 1930 and shares a covered front entrance, bell tower, and "mini-quad" courtyard with its twin Comstock House. Together they… -
Hopkins HouseBuilt in 1919 and acquired by Smith in 1920, Hopkins operates as a small food cooperative for 15 students (sophomores and above) who buy food collectively, cook communally, and… -
Hubbard HouseEstablished in 1879, Hubbard House is unique for having no television. The 55-student residence celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1978 with a gala attended by distinguished… -
Jordan HouseOne of the first three quad houses completed in 1922, Jordan was named for Mary Augusta Jordan, an English professor celebrated for her brilliance and eccentric personality… -
King HouseBuilt in 1936, King House completed the "Great Quadrangle" and encloses the diploma circle used during Commencement. Named for Franklin King, Buildings and Grounds superintendent… -
Lamont HouseBuilt in 1955—the first new house after the quad was completed—Lamont is ideally located on Prospect Street near the Campus Center and five minutes from downtown Northampton.… -
Lawrence HouseConstructed in 1893, Lawrence House was among the first campus residences named after an alumna—Elizabeth Crocker Lawrence, class of 1883, later a trustee and Alumnae Association… -
Lee HouseLocated adjacent to Ford Hall, Lee House accommodates 13 students in individual rooms with shared living and kitchen spaces, welcoming sophomores through seniors including Ada… -
Morris HouseBuilt in 1893 alongside Lawrence House, Morris is a charming ivy-covered brick house with a piano, pool table, and large front porch with an old-fashioned swing. Named for Kate… -
Morrow HouseBuilt in 1926, Morrow House features a distinctive "poetry room" designed at the suggestion of Elizabeth Cutter Morrow, Smith alumna and former acting president. One of the ten… -
Northrop HouseA four-and-a-half-story red brick Georgian Revival building from 1910, Northrop accommodates 83 students mostly in singles. Situated across from the college entrance with direct… -
Park HouseBuilt in 1880 by W.T. Clement, founder of Clement Cutlery Company, Park House was acquired by Smith in 1923 and named for Reverend Edwards Amasa Park, one of Smith's original… -
Parsons HouseThe land was purchased from Native Americans by Cornet Joseph Parsons in 1645 before Northampton's first settlement. Miss Bessie Capen built "Faunce House" on the site in the… -
Rothman HouseA late-1800s building (formerly known as 150 Elm) that has been part of Smith since its founding, Rothman House accommodates 12 Ada Comstock Scholars and remains open during all… -
Scales HouseCompleted in 1935–1936 alongside King House, Scales is one of the 10 quad houses forming the semicircular "Great Quadrangle" where diplomas are distributed at Commencement. The… -
Sessions ComplexConstructed in 1710 by Captain Jonathan Hunt, Sessions House is the oldest residence on campus. It features a secret passageway historically used during colonial conflicts and… -
Talbot HouseBuilt in 1909 as part of the Capen School, Talbot joined Smith's residential system in 1921. Located on Prospect Street near the Campus Center, it features a cozy living room,… -
Tenney HouseThe only vegetarian cooperative house on campus, Tenney traditionally maintains a lengthy waitlist. The 14-person household follows a work wheel for daily cooking and cleaning and… -
Tyler HouseBuilt in 1898, Tyler was the last of six dormitories constructed in Smith's very early years. The house showcases impressive Queen Anne–style brick architecture with a prominent… -
Washburn HouseConstructed in 1878, Washburn is one of the original three residences built by Smith. Named for trustee William Barrett Washburn, it has served as a cooperative house (1933–1938)… -
Wilson HouseBuilt in 1926, Wilson House features raised front steps and a bell tower; its terrace hosts the college's annual May Commencement exercises. Part of the "Great Quadrangle," it was… -
Yolanda King HouseFormerly known as Park Annex, Yolanda King House serves as affinity housing. Built in 1892 and acquired by Smith in 1920 (previously owned by the Look family, donors of Look Park… -
Ziskind HouseBuilt in International style in 1955 and recently renovated, Ziskind sits across from the Campus Center and features rooms with large full-width windows, a living room with TV and…
Garden Neighborhood7 houses
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Comstock HouseBuilt in 1930, Comstock shares a covered front entrance, bell tower, and "mini-quad" courtyard with its twin Haynes House. The 81-person residence is known for folklore involving…
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Gardiner HouseOne of the ten residences in "the quad," Gardiner features a scenic path to campus passing the president's house and Paradise Pond. Part of the housing development begun in 1922,…
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Haven/Wesley HouseFounded via a bequest from Eliza Appleton Haven in 1896, this two-building complex houses 74 students with distinctive sloping ceilings, uniquely shaped windows, and private…
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Haynes HousePreviously known as Wilder House, Haynes was built in 1930 and shares a covered front entrance, bell tower, and "mini-quad" courtyard with its twin Comstock House. Together they…
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Morrow HouseBuilt in 1926, Morrow House features a distinctive "poetry room" designed at the suggestion of Elizabeth Cutter Morrow, Smith alumna and former acting president. One of the ten…
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Sessions ComplexConstructed in 1710 by Captain Jonathan Hunt, Sessions House is the oldest residence on campus. It features a secret passageway historically used during colonial conflicts and…
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Wilson HouseBuilt in 1926, Wilson House features raised front steps and a bell tower; its terrace hosts the college's annual May Commencement exercises. Part of the "Great Quadrangle," it was…
Ivy Neighborhood10 houses
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Albright HouseConstructed in 1900 on Bedford Terrace, Albright is known for its pink porch light and much-coveted disco ball. The house accommodates over 70 students across four floors and…
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Baldwin HouseBuilt in the early 1900s, Baldwin House is less than five minutes from campus center and seconds from a Northampton pharmacy and grocery store. The five-floor residence houses 75…
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Chapin HouseCentrally located with views of the Lyman Plant House gardens, playing fields, and Paradise Pond, Chapin's motto is "Living on the Edge of Paradise." Historically, author Margaret…
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Duckett HouseBuilt around 1810 and joined the Smith residential system in 1968, Duckett accommodates 40 students five minutes from classes and downtown. Named for Eleanor Shipley Duckett, a…
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Hubbard HouseEstablished in 1879, Hubbard House is unique for having no television. The 55-student residence celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1978 with a gala attended by distinguished…
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Lawrence HouseConstructed in 1893, Lawrence House was among the first campus residences named after an alumna—Elizabeth Crocker Lawrence, class of 1883, later a trustee and Alumnae Association…
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Lee HouseLocated adjacent to Ford Hall, Lee House accommodates 13 students in individual rooms with shared living and kitchen spaces, welcoming sophomores through seniors including Ada…
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Morris HouseBuilt in 1893 alongside Lawrence House, Morris is a charming ivy-covered brick house with a piano, pool table, and large front porch with an old-fashioned swing. Named for Kate…
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Tyler HouseBuilt in 1898, Tyler was the last of six dormitories constructed in Smith's very early years. The house showcases impressive Queen Anne–style brick architecture with a prominent…
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Washburn HouseConstructed in 1878, Washburn is one of the original three residences built by Smith. Named for trustee William Barrett Washburn, it has served as a cooperative house (1933–1938)…
Mountain Neighborhood8 houses
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Capen HouseBuilt in 1825, Capen House originally functioned as a law school before becoming part of Miss Bessie Capen's private school in 1883. Its stately Ionic portico, cupola, gazebo, and…
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Cutter HouseSituated directly across from the Campus Center, Cutter House features rooms with large full-width windows and a quiet "beau parlor" historically used for student visits in the…
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Gillett HouseBuilt in 1910 and named after trustee Edward Gillett, Gillett House is a four-and-a-half-story ivy-covered brick building connected to Northrop House via a covered portico. Its…
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Lamont HouseBuilt in 1955—the first new house after the quad was completed—Lamont is ideally located on Prospect Street near the Campus Center and five minutes from downtown Northampton.…
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Northrop HouseA four-and-a-half-story red brick Georgian Revival building from 1910, Northrop accommodates 83 students mostly in singles. Situated across from the college entrance with direct…
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Parsons HouseThe land was purchased from Native Americans by Cornet Joseph Parsons in 1645 before Northampton's first settlement. Miss Bessie Capen built "Faunce House" on the site in the…
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Talbot HouseBuilt in 1909 as part of the Capen School, Talbot joined Smith's residential system in 1921. Located on Prospect Street near the Campus Center, it features a cozy living room,…
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Ziskind HouseBuilt in International style in 1955 and recently renovated, Ziskind sits across from the Campus Center and features rooms with large full-width windows, a living room with TV and…
Paradise Neighborhood7 houses
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Cushing HouseOne of the 10 quad houses, Cushing was constructed starting in 1922 and completed as part of the "Great Quadrangle" in 1936. A short walk leads past the president's residence and…
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Emerson HouseOne of the 10 quad houses (built 1922–1936), Emerson is known for its annual Medieval Banquet where seniors invite faculty in period costume, and for blaring recordings of the…
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Friedman ApartmentsCompleted in 2016, the Friedman complex offers 18 fully furnished four-person apartments across five buildings, each named for a pioneering alumna (first African American, Native…
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Jordan HouseOne of the first three quad houses completed in 1922, Jordan was named for Mary Augusta Jordan, an English professor celebrated for her brilliance and eccentric personality…
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King HouseBuilt in 1936, King House completed the "Great Quadrangle" and encloses the diploma circle used during Commencement. Named for Franklin King, Buildings and Grounds superintendent…
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Park HouseBuilt in 1880 by W.T. Clement, founder of Clement Cutlery Company, Park House was acquired by Smith in 1923 and named for Reverend Edwards Amasa Park, one of Smith's original…
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Scales HouseCompleted in 1935–1936 alongside King House, Scales is one of the 10 quad houses forming the semicircular "Great Quadrangle" where diplomas are distributed at Commencement. The…
Meadow Neighborhood5 houses
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Chase HouseOriginally built in 1810 and converted to a campus residence in 1968, Chase House is named for Mary Ellen Chase, accomplished writer and Smith English professor. The house…
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Granville HouseFormerly known as Parsons Annex and located in the historic Round Hill neighborhood, Granville serves as affinity housing. It was renamed in May 2024 to honor Evelyn Boyd…
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Hopkins HouseBuilt in 1919 and acquired by Smith in 1920, Hopkins operates as a small food cooperative for 15 students (sophomores and above) who buy food collectively, cook communally, and…
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Tenney HouseThe only vegetarian cooperative house on campus, Tenney traditionally maintains a lengthy waitlist. The 14-person household follows a work wheel for daily cooking and cleaning and…
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Yolanda King HouseFormerly known as Park Annex, Yolanda King House serves as affinity housing. Built in 1892 and acquired by Smith in 1920 (previously owned by the Look family, donors of Look Park…
River (Ada) Neighborhood2 houses
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Conway HouseEstablished in 2006, Conway House provides apartment-style housing for Ada Comstock Scholars with families, featuring eight two-bedroom and two three-bedroom units plus a shared…
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Rothman HouseA late-1800s building (formerly known as 150 Elm) that has been part of Smith since its founding, Rothman House accommodates 12 Ada Comstock Scholars and remains open during all…