Haven/Wesley House (1899 / 1896)
Haven/Wesley House is a Smith College residence in the Garden neighborhood, housing 74 students, built in 1899 / 1896.
Full kitchenAccessible
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About Haven/Wesley House
Founded 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 porches. The bright yellow Haven building is one of campus's most visually striking residences; author Sylvia Plath lived here as a student.
Notable residents
- Sylvia Plath ’55 — The poet and novelist lived in Haven for her first two years at Smith (1950–1952) before moving to Lawrence House. (Smith College Libraries — Plath guide)
History & namesake
- Named for Eliza Appleton Haven, whose 1896 bequest to the college funded the house. (Smith College — Haven/Wesley House)
House facts
| Neighborhood | Garden |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1899 / 1896 |
| Capacity | 74 students |
| Residential floors | 3 |
| Single rooms | 21 |
| Double rooms | 19 |
| Triple rooms | 5 |
| Quad rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~8 (Haven) / 6 (Wesley) per bathroom |
| Accessible (first floor) | Yes |
| Elevator | No |
| Central air conditioning | No |
| Dining hall | No |
| Student kitchen | Full |
| Address | 110 Elm St (Haven) / 4 Chapin Dr (Wesley), Northampton, MA |
Off campus from here
- State Street Fruit Store5 min walk
- Serio's Pharmacy5 min walk
- Main Street ATMs10 min walk
- Masonic Street Laundry10 min walk
All off-campus places, with times from this house →
Links
- @havenwesley on Instagram
- @havenwesley on TikTok
- View Haven/Wesley House on the interactive campus map
- Dining hall menu (Smith Dining Services)
- Official Haven/Wesley House page (smith.edu)
- Haven/Wesley House alumnae group on Facebook
More houses in the ● Garden neighborhood: Comstock House, Gardiner House, Haynes House, Morrow House, Sessions Complex, Wilson House.