Comstock House (1930)
Comstock House is a Smith College residence in the Garden neighborhood, housing 81 students, built in 1930.
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Photo: Smith College
About Comstock House
Built 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 a friendly ghost named Gloria and traditions including roomwarming events, Halloween gatherings, and a Senior Banquet.
History & namesake
- Named for Ada Louise Comstock, Smith's first dean and later the first full-time president of Radcliffe College. (Housing at Smith College (Wikipedia))
Traditions & lore
- Residents call the house “Commie House.” (House Instagram (@comstockrocks))
House facts
| Neighborhood | Garden |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1930 |
| Capacity | 81 students |
| Residential floors | 3 |
| Single rooms | 58 |
| Double rooms | 10 |
| Triple rooms | 1 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~30 per bathroom |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes |
| Elevator | Yes |
| Address | The Quadrangle, Elm Street, Northampton, MA |
Links
- View Comstock House on the interactive campus map
- Official Comstock House page (smith.edu)
- @comstockrocks on Instagram
- Comstock House alumnae group on Facebook
- Video: Comstock House Tour with Molly
- Video: Welcome to Comstock House!
More houses in the ● Garden neighborhood: Gardiner House, Haven/Wesley House, Haynes House, Morrow House, Sessions Complex, Wilson House.