Victorian houses offer a unique on-campus living experience. Each house has a unique style and brings forth a sense of history and community. Fireplaces, crown moldings, and beautiful glass work are just some of the details you'll find in these houses.
Between 12 and 40 students live in each house.
Acquired in 1938 and named after George W. Briggs, Edward Lasell's brother-in-law. George played a major role in the early years of Lasell. Briggs house
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- Coeducational
- Housing 15 students
- Single, Double, and Triple occupancy rooms
- Shared bathrooms on each floor
- Lasell's Wellness Learning Environment
- Spacious lounge with a flat-screen TV
- Laundry room in basement with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 4-burner stovetop, oven, and sink
Acquired in 1908, Carpenter House is named for Caroline Carpenter, an inspiring 19th-century faculty member.
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- All female
- Housing 27 students
- Single, Double, and Triple occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Spacious lounge with flat-screen TV
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 4-burner stovetop
- Original woodwork, fireplaces, stained glass and a grand staircase
Formally known as Nason House, was renamed in 1993 in honor of Julia Case, Class of 1932.
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- Coed
- Housing 13 students
- Single, Double, and Triple occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, 4-burner stovetop, oven, and sink
- Original woodwork throughout
Acquired from the Chandler family in 1939.
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- Coeducational
- Housing 15 students
- Single, Double, and Triple occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 4-burner stovetop, over, and sink
- Original woodwork throughout
Named in honor of Elizabeth Gardner Bouguereau, Class of 1856, a famous artist whose painting "The Judgment of Paris" hangs in Brennan Library.
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- Coeducational
- Housing 38 students
- Double, Triple, and Quad occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Spacious lounge
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, oven, 4-burner stovetop, and sink
- Original woodwork, fireplaces, and stained glass throughout
Purchased from the estate of Margaret Haskell in the 1990s, previously used as offices for the President and Institutional Advancement.
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- Coeducational
- Housing 19 students
- Single, Double, and Triple occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Spacious lounge
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a microwave and sink
- Original woodwork, fireplaces, and stained glass
Named for Elinor Hoag, teacher of English at Lasell for many years.
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- Coeducational
- Housing 20 students
- Single, Double, and Quad occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Spacious lounge with flat-screen TV
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 4-burner stovetop, and sink
- Original woodwork throughout
Karandon House was built in 1893 and named in honor of Dr. Bragdon's wife, Kate Ransom Bragdon - hence Ka-ran-don. Served as the college President's residence from 1943 until 1958.
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- Coeducational
- Housing 21 students
- Single, Double, Triple, and Quad occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Spacious lounge with flat-screen TV
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 4-burner stovetop, oven, and sink
- Original woodwork throughout
Named after Ruth Rawlings Mott, class of 1921, and generous benefactor.
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- Coeducational
- Housing 18 students
- Single, Double, and Triple occupancy rooms
- Lasell's Quiet/Study Living Environment
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Spacious lounge with flat-screen TV
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 4-burner stovetop, oven, and sink
Named in honor of Earl H. Ordway, long time teacher in the early 20th century.
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- Coeducational
- Housing 34 students
- Double, Triple, and Quad occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Spacious lounge with flat-screen TV
- Laundry room with two washers and two dryers
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 4-burner stovetop, oven, and sink
The house, formally owned by Mayor Pickard on Woodland Ave, was purchased from the Pickard Family and named for the former Newton Mayor.
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- Coeducational
- Housing 12 students
- Single and Double occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 4-burner stovetop, and sink
Formally known as Converse House, named after trustee Helen M. Saunders, class of 1917, in recognition of her generous support.
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- Coeducational
- Housing 21 students
- Single, Double, and Triple occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Spacious lounge/lobby with flat-screen TV
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 4-burner stovetop
- Original woodwork, fireplaces, stained glass and a grand staircase
Formally known as Vista House; in 2000 it was named in memory of Pricilla Spence Hall, Class of 1943.
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- Coeducational
- Housing 18 students
- Single and Double occupancy rooms
- Shared bathroom on each floor
- Lounge on the first floor
- Laundry room with one washer and one dryer
- Kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 4-burner stovetop, oven, and sink
- Original woodwork, fireplaces, stained glass and a grand staircase