Botolph Hall (Simmons Hall), 1902-1907
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“Botolph Hall (Simmons Hall), 1902-1907,” Buildings@Simmons, accessed March 15, 2026, https://beatleyweb.simmons.edu/buildings/items/show/130.
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Botolph Hall (Simmons Hall), 1902-1907
Subject
38 St. Botolph Street (Boston, Mass.)
Description
Simmons leased St. Botolph Hall for five years as the College’s first dormitory, located on Harcourt Street and No. 38 St. Botolph Street. The four-story St. Botolph Hall was renamed Simmons Hall shortly after the start of the lease.
The Dean's and the House Matron's offices were on the first floor, while the upper floors were used as student dorm rooms. Simmons Hall would house 25 of the 145 students of the first class, and was the center of student life until South Hall opened on Brookline Avenue in 1905.
The College held its opening reception on the morning of October 9, 1902, in Simmons Hall with the inaugural Class of 1906. The large parlor room in Simmons Hall was occasionally used for instruction sessions.
The Dean's and the House Matron's offices were on the first floor, while the upper floors were used as student dorm rooms. Simmons Hall would house 25 of the 145 students of the first class, and was the center of student life until South Hall opened on Brookline Avenue in 1905.
The College held its opening reception on the morning of October 9, 1902, in Simmons Hall with the inaugural Class of 1906. The large parlor room in Simmons Hall was occasionally used for instruction sessions.
Date
1902-1907
Identifier
APC001_05443