Safford Hall
Safford Hall is the second oldest residence hall on campus, built
in 1897. It is one of a trio of Brigham, Safford, and Porter Halls.
It was named for Deacon Daniel Safford and his wife. Deacon Safford
was a contributor to the college from 1836, when Mary Lyon presented
her plans for Mount Holyoke Female Seminary to him in Boston. He
was a trustee of the college from 1837-1856. Safford Hall was built
in the style of the renaissance movement in England. The dining
hall was added in 1920.
Safford Hall houses 68 students in single and double rooms on three
floors. Safford is known for its small size and intimate atmosphere.
It is known for its beautiful common areas and location on campus.
Safford is located between the academic green and Skinner Green,
the center of campus. It is in between Porter and Brigham Halls.
It is close to most classrooms and Blanchard Student Center, as
well as Williston Memorial Library.
Year Built 1897
Year Renovated
# of Students 72
# of Floors 3
# of Singles 18
# of Doubles 27
# of Triples 0
# of Quads 0
# of Suites 0
# of Apts. 0
Basement No
# Sharing bathroom 22
Accessible Yes
Elevator No
Dumbwaiter Yes
Dining Hall Yes
Luncheon Center No
Kitchenette 2, 3
Full Kitchen No
Floor Lounges No
All Classes? Yes
FPs ? No
Quiet Floor No
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