King House (1936)
King House is a Smith College residence in the Paradise neighborhood, housing 78 students, built in 1936.
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Photo: Smith College
About King House
Built in 1936, King House completed the "Great Quadrangle" and encloses the diploma circle used during Commencement. Named for Franklin King, Buildings and Grounds superintendent for 50 years (1886–1936), the house accommodates 78 residents across 73 singles, 1 double, and 1 triple, with a piano, fireplace, study room, and full elevator access.
History & namesake
- Named for Franklin King, the college's superintendent of buildings and grounds for some fifty years (1886–1936). (Smith College — King House)
House facts
| Neighborhood | Paradise |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1936 |
| Capacity | 78 students |
| Residential floors | 4 |
| Single rooms | 73 |
| Double rooms | 1 |
| Triple rooms | 1 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~25 per bathroom |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes |
| Elevator | Yes |
| Address | Elm Street, Northampton, MA |
Links
- View King House on the interactive campus map
- Official King House page (smith.edu)
- @kinghouse.smith on Instagram
- Video: King House Presents Winter Weekend!
More houses in the ● Paradise neighborhood: Cushing House, Emerson House, Friedman Apartments, Jordan House, Park House, Scales House.