Capen House (c. 1825)
Capen House is a Smith College residence in the Mountain neighborhood, housing 73 students, built in c. 1825.
Wheelchair accessible
Photo: Smith College
About Capen House
Built in 1825, Capen House originally functioned as a law school before becoming part of Miss Bessie Capen's private school in 1883. Its stately Ionic portico, cupola, gazebo, and gardens exemplify classical revival architecture. The house accommodates 73 students across 29 singles and 22 doubles on three floors.
History & namesake
- Named, like nearby Talbot, for Bessie Talbot Capen, whose private school Smith later absorbed. (Housing at Smith College (Wikipedia))
House facts
| Neighborhood | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Year built | c. 1825 |
| Capacity | 73 students |
| Residential floors | 3 |
| Single rooms | 29 |
| Double rooms | 22 |
| Triple rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~24 per bathroom |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes |
| Elevator | No |
| Address | 26 Prospect Street, Northampton, MA |
Links
- View Capen House on the interactive campus map
- Official Capen House page (smith.edu)
- @smithcapenhouse on Instagram
- Capen House alumnae group on Facebook
More houses in the ● Mountain neighborhood: Cutter House, Gillett House, Lamont House, Northrop House, Parsons House, Talbot House, Ziskind House.