Ivy Neighborhood
The Ivy neighborhood is home to 10 of Smith College's residence houses, housing about 566 students in total, in buildings dating from 1878 to 1908. Each house page has full stats, photos, and links; you can also see them on the interactive campus map, browse all neighborhoods, or check the Instagram directory.
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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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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 73…
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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 37 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 53-student residence celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1978 with a gala attended by distinguished…
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Lawrence HouseConstructed in 1891, 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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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)…