Park House (1880)
Park House is a Smith College residence in the Paradise neighborhood, housing 57 students, built in 1880.
Full kitchenAccessible
Photo: Smith College
About Park House
Built in 1880 by W.T. Clement, founder of Clement Cutlery Company, Park House was acquired by Smith in 1923 and named for Reverend Edwards Amasa Park, one of Smith's original trustees. The four-story residence overlooks Paradise Pond, is five minutes from campus, and accommodates 57 students in a mix of singles and doubles.
History & namesake
- Named for the Rev. Edwards Amasa Park, one of Smith's original trustees. (Smith College — Park House)
House facts
| Neighborhood | Paradise |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1880 |
| Capacity | 57 students |
| Residential floors | 4 |
| Single rooms | 29 |
| Double rooms | 14 |
| Triple rooms | 0 |
| Quad rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~14 per bathroom |
| Accessible (first floor) | Yes |
| Elevator | No |
| Central air conditioning | No |
| Dining hall | No |
| Student kitchen | Full |
| 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
- Masonic Street Laundry10 min walk
All off-campus places, with times from this house →
Links
- House tour hyperlapse video 1
- House tour hyperlapse video 2
- @parkhousesmith on Instagram
- View Park House on the interactive campus map
- Dining hall menu (Smith Dining Services)
- Official Park House page (smith.edu)
- Park House alumnae group on Facebook
More houses in the ● Paradise neighborhood: Cushing House, Emerson House, Friedman Apartments, Jordan House, King House, Scales House.