Lawrence House (1893)
Lawrence House is a Smith College residence in the Ivy neighborhood, housing 67 students, built in 1893.
Wheelchair accessible
Photo: Smith College
About Lawrence House
Constructed 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 president. Residents celebrate her birthday on November 11. In 1912, Lawrence House was the site of a nationally noted cooperative living experiment where residents performed all household chores.
Notable residents
- Sylvia Plath ’55 — Plath lived in Lawrence for her last two years at Smith (1952–1955) after starting out in Haven House. (Smith College Libraries — Plath guide)
History & namesake
- Designed in the 1890s by the Hartford architect William C. Brocklesby. (Lost New England — William C. Brocklesby)
House facts
| Neighborhood | Ivy |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1893 |
| Capacity | 67 students |
| Residential floors | 4 |
| Single rooms | 33 |
| Double rooms | 17 |
| Triple rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~17 per bathroom |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes |
| Elevator | No |
| Address | 99 Green Street, Northampton, MA |
Links
- View Lawrence House on the interactive campus map
- Official Lawrence House page (smith.edu)
- @sclawrencehouse on Instagram
- Lawrence House alumnae group on Facebook
More houses in the ● Ivy neighborhood: Lee House, Albright House, Baldwin House, Chapin House, Duckett House, Hubbard House, Morris House, Tyler House, Washburn House.