Gillett House (1911)
Gillett House is a Smith College residence in the Mountain neighborhood, housing 80 students, built in 1911.
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Photo: Smith College
About Gillett House
Built in 1911 and named after trustee Edward Gillett, Gillett House is a four-and-a-half-story ivy-covered brick building connected to Northrop House via a covered portico. Its living room features a fireplace and grand piano. Suite-style pairs of single rooms sharing a common entryway are popular, especially among first-year students.
History & namesake
- Designed in the Georgian Revival style by architect Charles A. Rich as the mirror image of Northrop House. (Housing at Smith College (Wikipedia))
House facts
| Neighborhood | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1911 |
| Capacity | 80 students |
| Residential floors | 5 |
| Single rooms | 72 |
| Double rooms | 4 |
| Triple rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~24 per bathroom |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes |
| Elevator | Yes |
| Address | 47 Elm Street, Northampton, MA |
Links
- View Gillett House on the interactive campus map
- Official Gillett House page (smith.edu)
- @gilletthousesmith on Instagram
- Gillett House alumnae group on Facebook
More houses in the ● Mountain neighborhood: Capen House, Cutter House, Lamont House, Northrop House, Parsons House, Talbot House, Ziskind House.