Lee House (Mid-20th c.)
Lee House is a Smith College residence in the Ivy neighborhood, housing 13 students, built in Mid-20th c..
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About Lee House
Located adjacent to Ford Hall, Lee House accommodates 13 students in individual rooms with shared living and kitchen spaces, welcoming sophomores through seniors including Ada Comstock Scholars. Renamed in May 2024 to honor Carrie Lee, class of 1917, a Black student who became a teacher and advocate for women's and civil rights.
Renamed in 2024
- Renamed in 2024 (formerly 54 Green Street). Its namesake, Carrie Lee, class of 1917, had in 1913 been denied the on-campus housing she was promised, and later became a teacher and advocate. (Smith College — Honoring the Breadth of Smith History)
House facts
| Neighborhood | Ivy |
|---|---|
| Year built | Mid-20th c. |
| Capacity | 13 students |
| Residential floors | 3 |
| Single rooms | 13 |
| Double rooms | 0 |
| Triple rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~5 per bathroom |
| Wheelchair accessible | No |
| Elevator | No |
| Address | 54 Green Street, Northampton, MA |
Links
- View Lee House on the interactive campus map
- Official Lee House page (smith.edu)
- @leehouse_smith on Instagram
More houses in the ● Ivy neighborhood: Albright House, Baldwin House, Chapin House, Duckett House, Hubbard House, Lawrence House, Morris House, Tyler House, Washburn House.