Evans Hall, 1939-2026
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Citation
“Evans Hall, 1939-2026,” Buildings@Simmons, accessed March 15, 2026, https://beatleyweb.simmons.edu/buildings/items/show/138.
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Title
Evans Hall, 1939-2026
Subject
Evans Residence Hall (Boston, Mass.)
305 Brookline Avenue (Boston, Mass.)
305 Brookline Avenue (Boston, Mass.)
Description
Construction for Evans Hall began in July 1938. The Hall was named after Maria Antoinette Evans, a widow of the former President of the United States Rubber Company. Despite having no direct ties to Simmons, Mrs. Evans bequeathed the College $100,000 for general unrestricted purposes, a gift announced in 1919.
Evans Hall opened on May 25, 1939, and was the most popular dorm at the time, with larger rooms than those in the smaller dormitory houses. It provided beds for 72 upperclass students, and was the beginning of Simmons’ evolution from a commuter school to a residential college. Students often used the Evans Hall balcony as a sunning spot.
Located on the Residence Campus, Evans Hall will be removed during Skanska USA Commercial Development's 'Longwood Place' project as part of a 99-year ground lease agreement with Simmons.
Evans Hall opened on May 25, 1939, and was the most popular dorm at the time, with larger rooms than those in the smaller dormitory houses. It provided beds for 72 upperclass students, and was the beginning of Simmons’ evolution from a commuter school to a residential college. Students often used the Evans Hall balcony as a sunning spot.
Located on the Residence Campus, Evans Hall will be removed during Skanska USA Commercial Development's 'Longwood Place' project as part of a 99-year ground lease agreement with Simmons.
Date
1939-2026
Identifier
APC001_00706