Conway House (2006)
Conway House is a Smith College residence in the River (Ada) neighborhood, housing 10 students, built in 2006.
Full kitchenPartial A/CAccessible
Photo: Smith College
About Conway House
Established in 2006, Conway House provides apartment-style housing for Ada Comstock Scholars with families, featuring eight two-bedroom and two three-bedroom units plus a shared common area. The house honors President Emerita Jill Ker Conway (1975–1985), who championed the Ada Comstock Scholars Program for students pursuing degrees beyond traditional college age.
History & namesake
- Named for Jill Ker Conway, Smith's first woman president (1975–1985), who championed the Ada Comstock Scholars Program. (Smith College — Conway House)
House facts
| Neighborhood | River (Ada) |
|---|---|
| Year built | 2006 |
| Capacity | 10 students |
| Residential floors | 3 |
| Single rooms | 10 |
| Double rooms | 0 |
| Triple rooms | 0 |
| Quad rooms | 0 |
| Bathroom sharing | ~1 per bathroom |
| Accessible (first floor) | Yes |
| Elevator | No |
| Central air conditioning | Partial |
| Dining hall | No |
| Student kitchen | Full |
| Address | 21 Prospect Street, Northampton, MA |
Off campus from here
- State Street Fruit Store5 min walk
- Serio's Pharmacy5 min walk
- Main Street ATMs5 min walk
- Masonic Street Laundry5 min walk
All off-campus places, with times from this house →
Links
- View Conway House on the interactive campus map
- Dining hall menu (Smith Dining Services)
- Official Conway House page (smith.edu)
- Conway House alumnae group on Facebook
More houses in the ● River (Ada) neighborhood: Rothman House.