Yolanda King House (1892)
Yolanda King House is a Smith College residence in the Meadow neighborhood, housing 15 students, built in 1892.
Full kitchenAccessible
Photo: Smith College
About Yolanda King House
Formerly known as Park Annex, Yolanda King House serves as affinity housing. Built in 1892 and acquired by Smith in 1920 (previously owned by the Look family, donors of Look Park to Northampton), it is situated near the president's house and Paradise Pond. The three-story residence accommodates 15 students across 7 singles and 4 doubles.
Renamed in 2024
- Named in 2024 for Yolanda Denise King, class of 1976 — activist, actress, and author, and the eldest child of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. (Smith College — Honoring the Breadth of Smith History)
House facts
| Neighborhood | Meadow |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1892 |
| Capacity | 15 students |
| Residential floors | 3 |
| Single rooms | 7 |
| Double rooms | 4 |
| Triple rooms | 0 |
| Quad rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~6 per bathroom |
| Accessible (first floor) | Yes |
| Elevator | No |
| Central air conditioning | No |
| Dining hall | No |
| Student kitchen | Full |
| Address | 116 Elm Street, Northampton, MA |
Off campus from here
- State Street Fruit Store10 min walk
- Serio's Pharmacy5 min walk
- Main Street ATMs10 min walk
- Masonic Street Laundry10 min walk
All off-campus places, with times from this house →
Links
- @yolandakinghouse on Instagram
- View Yolanda King House on the interactive campus map
- Dining hall menu (Smith Dining Services)
- Official Yolanda King House page (smith.edu)
More houses in the ● Meadow neighborhood: Chase House, Granville House, Hopkins House, Tenney House.