Chase House (1810)
Chase House is a Smith College residence in the Meadow neighborhood, housing 59 students, built in 1810.
Dining hallKitchenetteElevatorAccessible
Photo: Smith College
About Chase House
Originally built in 1810 and converted to a campus residence in 1968, Chase House is named for Mary Ellen Chase, accomplished writer and Smith English professor. The house cultivates a cheerful, relaxed environment with weekly teas and two major annual celebrations. Designated floors operate as a substance-free community (no alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs).
History & namesake
- Named for Mary Ellen Chase, the writer and longtime Smith professor of English. (Smith College — Chase House)
House facts
| Neighborhood | Meadow |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1810 |
| Capacity | 59 students |
| Residential floors | 3 |
| Single rooms | 56 |
| Double rooms | 0 |
| Triple rooms | 1 |
| Quad rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~28 per bathroom |
| Accessible (first floor) | Yes |
| Elevator | Yes |
| Central air conditioning | No |
| Dining hall | Yes |
| Student kitchen | Kitchenette only |
| Address | 41 Elm Street, Northampton, MA |
Off campus from here
- State Street Fruit Store5 min walk
- Serio's Pharmacy5 min walk
- Main Street ATMs10 min walk
- Masonic Street Laundry5 min walk
All off-campus places, with times from this house →
Links
- Video: Smithie POV: A Day at the Chase Duckett Dining Hall
- House tour hyperlapse video
- @chasehousesc on Instagram
- View Chase House on the interactive campus map
- Dining hall menu (Smith Dining Services)
- Official Chase House page (smith.edu)
More houses in the ● Meadow neighborhood: Granville House, Hopkins House, Tenney House, Yolanda King House.