Laban Morey Wheaton built this home for his mother, Fanny Morey Wheaton, after the death of his father in 1846. Originally built on the southeast corner of Howard and Main Streets, it was moved across the street in 1856 when additions were planned for Old Metcalf Hall. The house was sold to Edwin Freeman in 1865, but in 1897 it came into the possession of the Seminary. Holmes Cottage was named for Rev. Franklin Holmes and his wife Mrs. Martha Sawyer Holmes. Martha Sawyer, an 1839 graduate and the principal of the Seminary from 1842 to 1846, married Rev. Franklin Holmes, Wheaton trustee from 1853 to 1859, and they lived in the house that bears their name. More »

Originally located on East Main Street east of Seminary Hall (Mary Lyon Hall), this house was owned by Mrs. Wheaton who sold it to Mr. Gibbs ca. 1851. Wheaton Seminary acquired it in 1902 as part of the Boynton Estate. The house was occupied for many years by Dr. Walter McIntire, Professor of Philosophy from 1914 to 1941. From 1941 until 1960, the house was occupied by Professor of Philosophy Holcombe Austin and his family.Carter Cottage was sold and moved to its present location at 78 Taunton Ave. in 1960 to make way for Watson Fine Arts Center. During the process of moving, the ell broke off the house. More »

The College purchased this house from Thomas and Jessie T. Wetherell in 1927 for a faculty residence. After it was renovated, it was used for housing male workers, so it was sometimes called the "YMCA." It was demolished in 1963. More »

This residence hall was built and dedicated in 1960 to honor Kate Upson Clark, class of 1869. Clark was an active and influential member of Alumnae Association for over 50 years. She was the founder of the New York Wheaton Club in 1885, Wheaton's first regional alumnae club; a Trustee from 1906-1935; and the recipient of Wheaton's first honorary degree in 1919 on the 50th anniversary of her graduation. More »

Pratt's Store (originally Rogerson's Store) stood just east of the Wheaton Inn. Although it was only steps away, students had to ask permission to leave the Seminary campus to visit the store. Since the 19th Century, Pratt's Store was the store in Norton Center, and it housed the U.S. Post Office until 1957. Marty's Coffee [...] More »

The landscaping facing East Main Street between the Young, McIntire and Clark Halls was made possible by a gift from Mrs. Edward S. Haviland, the mother of Magdalena Vanderlyn Quinby, class of 1931. Haviland Court was named for Mrs. Haviland. More »

Watson Fine Arts Center, built in 1962, did not follow the Hornbostel & Bennett plan which won the 1938 Fine Arts Center Competition, but was designed by Howard L. Rich, Rich & Tucker Association. Wheaton's first Fine Arts Center was made possible by a gift from Jeannette Kittredge Watson, class of 1902, wife of Thomas J. Watson, Sr., the founder of International Business Machines (IBM). More »

Dedicated in 1963, Hood Court is between Meneely and Watson Fine Arts Center. Hood Court was named in honor of Gilbert Hood, Trustee from 1957 to 1982 (Emeritus) and his daughter Emily Hood, class of 1953. More »

This residence hall is divided into three parts: Meadows North, Meadows West and Meadows East. Ground was broken for the dormitory in 1963, and it was completed in 1964. It was named for Sylvia Meadows, class of 1918, member of the Board of Trustees from 1927 to 1969, Secretary of the Board from 1927 to 1964, Trustee Emerita from 1969 to 1977. More »

The new nursery school was built in 1966 and was constructed on the site of Holmes Cottage. More »

The Outdoor Chapel, also known as the Woodland Chapel, was established in 1967 at the request of Susan Johnson, class of 1969, then president of the Religious Association, and the other RA members. More »

Science classes and laboratories were moved to the Science Center in 1968 from the 1911 Science Hall, now Knapton Hall.  More »