Parsons House (1902)
Parsons House is a Smith College residence in the Mountain neighborhood, housing 49 students, built in 1902.
Wheelchair accessible
Photo: Smith College
About Parsons House
The land was purchased from Native Americans by Cornet Joseph Parsons in 1645 before Northampton's first settlement. Miss Bessie Capen built "Faunce House" on the site in the early 1900s; Smith acquired the property in 1921. Parsons offers a quieter residential environment while remaining 10–15 minutes from campus and downtown.
History & namesake
- Named for the Parsons family, among Northampton's founding settlers. (Smith College — Parsons House)
House facts
| Neighborhood | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1902 |
| Capacity | 49 students |
| Residential floors | 4 |
| Single rooms | 22 |
| Double rooms | 12 |
| Triple rooms | 1 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~18 per bathroom |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes |
| Elevator | No |
| Address | 24 Henshaw Avenue, Northampton, MA |
Links
- View Parsons House on the interactive campus map
- Official Parsons House page (smith.edu)
- @parsonshaus on Instagram
- Parsons House alumnae group on Facebook
- Video: Parsons House Hyperlapse
More houses in the ● Mountain neighborhood: Capen House, Cutter House, Gillett House, Lamont House, Northrop House, Talbot House, Ziskind House.