School of Social Work (51 Commonwealth Avenue), 1945-2002
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Citation
“School of Social Work (51 Commonwealth Avenue), 1945-2002,” Buildings@Simmons, accessed March 15, 2026, https://beatleyweb.simmons.edu/buildings/items/show/169.
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Title
School of Social Work (51 Commonwealth Avenue), 1945-2002
Subject
51 Commonwealth Avenue (Boston, Mass.)
Description
First located at 9 Hamilton Place, the School was a collaborative program between Simmons and Harvard University until 1916, when Harvard withdrew its participation due to conflicting views on the role of women in social work. The School moved to 18 Somerset Street in 1912, where it was renovated with classrooms, offices, a library, and a Trustees room.
In 1945, the School moved to 51 Commonwealth Avenue, where it remained until 2002, when it moved to One Palace Road. The School moved to Helen G. Drinan Hall circa 2020.
In 1945, the School moved to 51 Commonwealth Avenue, where it remained until 2002, when it moved to One Palace Road. The School moved to Helen G. Drinan Hall circa 2020.
Date
1945-2002
Identifier
APC001_00622