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Talbot House

About Talbot House

Located on Prospect Street, Talbot House is close to the Campus Center (convenient for late-night snacks) and is a short walk to libraries, classrooms and administrative buildings. Downtown Northampton, with its many shops and restaurants, is only a 10-minute walk.

Built in 1909, Talbot House was originally part of the Capen School, a private school run by Miss Bessie Capen in the early 1900s. The house became a Smith College residence when Smith acquired the Capen School property in 1921.

The house has a cozy living room, where housemates gather to socialize, and a study room.

Talbot House has the distinction of being the home of a moose. He’s of the stuffed variety and serves as the house mascot.

Statistic

Figure

Year built

1909

Capacity

80

Residential floors

5

Singles

26

Doubles

27

Triples

0

Approximate number sharing a bathroom

26

Accessible

No

Elevator

No

Please note that Talbot House will be closed for renovations during the spring 2024 semester. If you have any questions, please contact your Area Director.

Floor Plans

Floor plans are available in Residence Life Self-Service (login required) under "Room Draw."