Hopkins House (1861)
Hopkins House is a Smith College residence in the Meadow neighborhood, housing 18 students, built in 1861.
Open during breaksWheelchair accessible
Photo: Smith College
About Hopkins House
Built in 1861 and acquired by Smith in 1920, Hopkins operates as a small food cooperative for 18 students (sophomores and above) who buy food collectively, cook communally, and share cleaning and governance via weekly house meetings. The community emphasizes sustainability and social justice, cultivating relationships with local farms. Views of the Lyman Conservatory gardens and Mount Holyoke range are a highlight.
History & namesake
- Hopkins is not named for a person: it keeps the name of the pre-existing “Hopkins Houses” property (this building dates to 1861), which President William Allan Neilson acquired for the college in 1920. (Smith College — Hopkins House)
Traditions & lore
- Residents of the Hopkins food cooperative are known as the “Hopkids.” (The Sophian — Campus Co-operatives)
House facts
| Neighborhood | Meadow |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1861 |
| Capacity | 18 students |
| Residential floors | 3 |
| Single rooms | 15 |
| Double rooms | 0 |
| Triple rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~13 per bathroom |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes |
| Elevator | No |
| Open during breaks | Yes |
| Address | 112 Elm Street, Northampton, MA |
Links
- View Hopkins House on the interactive campus map
- Official Hopkins House page (smith.edu)
- @hopkidsz on Instagram
More houses in the ● Meadow neighborhood: Chase House, Granville House, Tenney House, Yolanda King House.