King House (1936)
King House is a Smith College residence in the Paradise neighborhood, housing 80 students, built in 1936.
Dining hallPartial kitchenElevatorAccessible
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 80 residents across 73 singles, 2 doubles, 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 | 80 students |
| Residential floors | 4 |
| Single rooms | 73 |
| Double rooms | 2 |
| Triple rooms | 1 |
| Quad rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~24 per bathroom |
| Accessible (first floor) | Yes |
| Elevator | Yes |
| Central air conditioning | No |
| Dining hall | Yes |
| Student kitchen | Partial |
| Address | Elm Street, Northampton, MA |
Off campus from here
- State Street Fruit Store10 min walk
- Serio's Pharmacy10 min walk
- Main Street ATMs15 min walk
- Foster Farrar True Value Hardware15 min walk
All off-campus places, with times from this house →
Links
- Video: King House Presents Winter Weekend!
- @kinghouse.smith on Instagram
- @f.kinghaus on TikTok
- View King House on the interactive campus map
- Dining hall menu (Smith Dining Services)
- Official King House page (smith.edu)
More houses in the ● Paradise neighborhood: Cushing House, Emerson House, Friedman Apartments, Jordan House, Park House, Scales House.