1 Babson Park Avenue
(1923; renovated and renamed 1994)
This building was originally the Dean’s house and was variously assigned the names: 1 Babson Park Avenue, Dean’s Residence, and 227 Forest Street. It occasionally served as Faculty Housing. It was renovated and named for John E. Millea, member of the faculty and Dean before WWII.
17 Seaver Street
(Unknown)
This former home of Roger and Grace Babson was where the Babson Statistical Organization was born.
31 Abbot Road
(Unknown)
This was the former home of Roger & Grace Babson. It had been vacant since the Babsons had moved to their new home on Cliff Road. It was used for the first class year 1919-1920.
56 Whiting Road
(1929; renamed c.1956)
This building was constructed as a home for Edith Babson Webber and her husband Winslow Webber (Class of 1922). The house was purchased by Babson College and was used as the President’s residence beginning with Gordon Trim.
Administration Building
(1923; renamed 1975; renovated 2003)
The first campus building housed the administrative functions for many years. Dedicated and renamed for Edith Babson Webber Mustard on December 15, 1975.
Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
(1998)
This building was constructed 1997-1998 and dedicated October 23, 1998. It is named for Babson alumnus Arthur M. Blank (BSBA 1963), a 1995 inductee to the Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs, and co-founder of the Home Depot, Co.
Babson Hall
(1973)
This building was originally constructed as part of the Education Center Complex (includes Horn Library, Babson Hall, Gerber Hall, and Kriebel Hall).
Interestingly it is named for Roger Babson’s cousin Paul Talbot Babson (founder of United Business Service) and his wife Edith Youngblut Babson.
It was dedicated September 27, 1973.
Babson Institute Library
(1939; renamed 1955; renovated and renamed 1981)
Architects Henry and Richmond designed the building which was built by Lawson W. Oakes Company at a cost of $182,850. A library committee made up of President Carl Smith, Dwight G. W. Hollister, and Winslow L. Webber began meeting as early as 1936 to plan the new building. Gilbert Cam was hired April 1, 1939 to become the first professional librarian at Babson. The Institute’s President’s office was located here until the opening of the Horn Library in 1980.
The fore-parlour from Sir Isaac Newton’s St. Martins Street house was purchased from Philips & Co. of Hitchin to set up in the new library.
In 1947, William C. Hotchin, who had no known Babson affiliation, funded the purchase, installation, and upkeep of a bell for the campus which was located in the library tower.
The library’s name was changed to Sir Isaac Newton Library on December 7, 1955.
By the 1960s the library was showing itself to be too small especially as its space was being taken over by administrative offices. The new Education Center was designed to include a library. The building of the Horn Library allowed the old library to be refurnished as a strictly academic building. Through the strong support of Victor Tomasso (BSBA 1951) the building was refurbished and renamed Tomasso Hall (1981) in memory of his father, Angelo.
Babson Park Clubhouse
(1923; renamed 1931)
This first residence hall was built by the Babson Park Company as a hotel. It opened in 1924 with 33 students in residence. The Babson Institute purchased the building in 1929 for $104,723. With the completion of Park Manor the Babson Park Clubhouse was renamed Park Manor South.
The Goff Alumni Suite was dedicated on November 20, 1981. The suite was named for 1949 alumnus Howard Goff.
Babson Park Post Office
(1923)
Built in 1923, this is the office for the Babson Park postal subdivision of Wellesley. Its address is 231 Forest Street. The building was purchased for the Institute at auction August 19, 1936.
Bryant Hall
(1923; renovated 1943 & 1993)
This twin to Lyon Hall was constructed 1922-1923 and opened December 1923. It was a twin at the request of Dr. Frederick Hoffman who was Dean of the Advanced Department. It was named for Preston F. Bryant who was Sales Manager for the Babson Statistical Organization. Bryant and his associates donated $35,000 toward the $69,000 cost of the building. Originally a classroom building used by second year students and research, it was converted into residences in April 1943. The building was completely renovated again in 1993.
Canfield Hall
(1971)
One of several residence halls built after the 1968 Master Plan, it was named for Bertrand R. Canfield, long-time Babson faculty member and former Director of Alumni Affairs. The architect was Leonard Rugo, Inc. The building cost $1,285,000 and was dedicated October 2, 1971.
Center for Executive Education
(1988; expanded 2002)
Dedicated May 14, 1988.
Channing Sanitarium
(c.1915)
On June 4, 1952, Babson Institute took over 30 acres from the Wellesley Corporation, a Babson Company which had purchased the Channing Sanitarium lands and buildings from Dr. Walter Channing. This former psychiatric hospital included fifteen buildings, seven of which were cottages. (Despite rumors there is no record of Jackie Gleason ever spending any time there!) The Wellesley Corporation had planned to use the space for a rest home for "tired" executives. Babson Institute originally planned to use the facility for its new graduate school. Ultimately it had married student and faculty housing. A long-time resident was the New England Institute for Law Enforcement, 1967-2001.
Children’s Convalescent Home
(c.1904; renamed 1959)
The main building in the complex was built in 1904 (as was a Forest Hall Annex which houses the Office of Public Safety). These buildings on the Needham side of the Babson campus were originally built as a Children’s Convalescent Home, a facility for children with polio and other deadly illnesses. Babson purchased the property (12.5 acres) and buildings in March 1959 for $140,000.
Coleman Map Building
(1925; renovated 1997)
The building was begun in 1924 for the express purpose of housing the projected Great Relief Map. It originally to be called the State Building in recognition of the various states’ contributions to the construction of the map which was to occupy the ground floor. The second floor was to house students. The third floor was to house offices for the Babson Statistical Organization.
The Georgian exterior was part of Mr. Babson’s insistence that all the campus buildings be of a similar design that would look as good in one hundred years as they did when they were first built. The principal Architect for the original buildings at Babson Park was Boston’s George F. Marlow.
The map was completed December 31, 1940. The map was refurbished twice before it was taken up in the summer of 1997. The space once housing the map now houses undergraduates.
Donald W. Reynolds Campus Center
(1997)
The student center is named in honor of Donald W. Reynolds, founder of Donrey Media Group of Oklahoma City. The Reynolds Foundation donated the $7.9 million needed to build the building. The architects were William Rawn, Associates. The general contractor was Erland Construction. Original landscape design was by Carol R. Johnson Associates. The center was dedicated October 10, 1997.
Dougherty Gate
(1950; renovated & moved 1973)
Nona Doughterty, Roger Babson’s long-time associate and second wife built the gate as a memorial to her father. When the entrances to the campus were changed due, in part, to the building of the Education Center complex and College Drive, the gatehouse built at the new (current) main gate received the designation Dougherty Gatehouse. The gatehouse was demolished in 2002.
Forest Hall
(c.1904; purchased and renamed 1959)
The main building in the complex was built in 1904 (as was Forest Hall Annex which houses the Office of Public Safety). These buildings on the Needham side of the Babson campus were originally built as a Children’s Convalescent Home. Babson purchased the property (12.5 acres) and buildings in March 1959 for $140,000. They were renovated into residences and classrooms for use for the 1960-1961 year. The buildings were renovated again in 1984-1985. A new terrace was built and named for to long-time Babson administrator and vice-president Everett Stephens. The dedication came on October 17, 1986.
Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College
(1996)
On October 16, 1995, Babson President William F. Glavin announced that the F. W. Olin Foundation was granting Babson College $30 million to build a new graduate school building. At the time it had been the largest grant ever made to an independent graduate business school and one of the largest ever given to any business school. The grant funded the construction of the new graduate center, established an endowment for the graduate school to study and support innovative curricula, created the F. W. Olin Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship, and formed merit-based F. W. Olin Graduate Fellowships. In recognition of this extraordinary gift, Babson College’s graduate school was renamed the Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College.
The building was designed by architects Roger Goldstein and Jim Norris of Goody, Clancy & Associates who also managed the project. Erland Construction Company was the general contractor. The building was dedicated October 19, 1996.
F. W. Olin College of Engineering
(Campus land purchased from Babson 1997)
In 1997 Babson College sold 80 acres on the Needham side of its 450 acre campus to the F. W. Olin Foundation. The foundation planned to invest $200 million in a new school of engineering. Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Gerber Hall
(1973)
This classroom building was built as part of the Educational Center plan. It was dedicated to one of Babson’s best known entrepreneurs and member of the first graduating class of the Babson Institute, Daniel Gerber and his wife Dorothy.
Glavin Family Chapel
(1997)
This gift from the family of former Babson College President William Glavin was designed by William Rawn Associates and built by Erland Construction Company. The building is constructed with Deer Isle granite and cost $2,000,000. The aluminum sculpture on the roof was designed by Cambridge, MA sculptor Frances Pratt. The interior stained glass was designed by Peter McGrain of Bingen, WA, and executed by Serpentino Glass of Needham. The sanctuary doors were designed by Rick Wrigley of Holyoke, MA. Original landscaping was done by Carol R. Johnson Associates, Inc.
Goff Alumni Suite
(1981)
Class of 1949 alumnus Howard Goff sponsored much of the renovation of Park Manor South which included this suite of rooms for short-term visitors to Babson’s campus. It was dedicated on November 20, 1981.
Hollister Hall
(1927; purchased 1945)
The building was originally built in 1927 for Poor’s Publishing Company. In 1945 the building was purchased by Babson Institute and renamed for long-time Babson associate Dwight Hollister. In 1946 a snack bar or CX was built on the second floor. The snack bar functioned as the campus store as well. In 1998 the building was renovated and connected to the new Reynolds Campus Center. The renovation was done by Erland Construction.
Hotchkin Bell
In 1947, William C. Hotchin, who had no known Babson affiliation, funded the purchase, installation, and upkeep of a bell for the campus which was to be located in the library tower. The William C. Hotchkin Fund was used to purchase the bell and have it installed. The total cost came to $4,880.32 with the bell costing $1,850 and various architectural services costing $436.25. The installation cost $2,594.07. An additional $1,490 was spent to make a suitable striking apparatus. In 1966 the bell received repair which cost $194.
Horn Computer Center
(1987)
The Horn Computer Center was built through the continued generosity of the F. W. Olin Foundation which gave a grant of $2.25 million to construct this addition to the Horn Library building. Officially named the Charles Lilley Horn Computer Center it was dedicated on October 16, 1987.
Horn Library
(1980)
The Charles Lilley Horn Library was a gift of the F. W. Olin Foundation which gave a grant of $4.3 million toward the construction. Charles Lilley Horn was the Chairman of the F. W. Olin Foundation. The library was dedicated October 18, 1980.
The Horn Library repeats two features from the Sir Isaac Newton Library. The President’s Office is in the building and the Sir Isaac Newton Room was moved over to the Horn Library. A museum dedicated to Roger W. Babson was built and the Babson College Archives and Special Collections found a home on the third floor.
Humphries Plaza fronts the library and joins it to Babson Hall and Gerber Hall.
Humphries Plaza
(1973)
Harry Humphries (BSBA 1954), Member of the Corporation, and Member of the Board of Trustees donated this space in memory of his parents, Harry Hobson Humphries and Bess Echols Humphries. Building serves as a link connecting the Horn Library with its two neighbors, Babson Hall and Gerber Hall. The plaza was dedicated September 20, 1973.
John E. Millea Swimming Pool
(1949)
Constructed by Lawson Oakes, Inc., at a cost of $197,541.30, it was originally dedicated to John E. Millea on November 10, 1949. Originally used with the Peavey Gymnasium, it is currently part of the Elizabeth Morse Swimming Center at the Webster Center.
Keith Hall
(1971)
A residence hall partially financed by the donor, Herbert Keith (BSBA 1953), who was a member of the Corporation and Board of Trustees. The building is named for Mr. Keith’s father Robert R. Keith. Designed by architects Davies and Wolf it was built by Leslie M. Buckingham of Dober, Paddock, Upton & Associates for $1,450,00. It was considered a "deluxe" residence hall compared with the other buildings. It originally had 144 single rooms. The building was dedicated October 2, 1971.
Knight Annex
(1954; renovated and renamed 1992)
In 1954 an addition was placed on the rear of the building (Mr. and Mrs. Babson each contributed $7,431 toward the addition) and called Knight Annex until it was renovated and renamed Malloy Hall in 1992. It was named for James B. Malloy (BSBA 1951)
Kriebel Hall
(1976)
This academic building was one of the original Education Center buildings and was labeled "A" before it was given a name. It was named for Henry Kriebel, Accounting Professor, Dean of Faculty, and the 6th President of Babson. The dedication took place November 13, 1976.
Luksic Hall
(1923; renovated and renamed 1996)
The former Lyon Hall was completely renovated and named for A. Andrinico Luksic, member of the Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs, and his son, Andronoico, BS 1976. The total cost of the reconditioning was $3,000,000.
Lyon Hall
(1923; renovated and renamed 1996)
Lyon Hall was named for the owner of the farm that became the basis for the Babson Institute campus. George F. Marlow was the architect and Leighton and Mitchell were the general contractors. It was originally used for first year students.
The building housed the President’s Office, faculty offices, and the library before 1939. The first floor held one of the two time clocks that students had to use while classes were in session.
Malloy Hall
(1954; renovated and renamed 1992)
In 1954 an addition was placed on the rear of the building and called Knight Annex until it was renovated and renamed Malloy Hall in 1992. It was named for James B. Malloy (BSBA 1951).
McCullough Hall
(1973)
A residence hall built in 1973 and dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. McCullough November 13, 1974. Charles J. McCullough was a long-time friend and benefactor to Babson College. He went to work for Roger Babson right out of high school and rose to Chairman of the Board of Babson’s Reports and President of the Babson Organization.
Millea Hall
(1923; renovated and renamed 1994)
This building was originally the Dean’s house and was variously assigned the names: 1 Babson Park Avenue, Dean’s Residence, and 227 Forest Street. It occasionally served as Faculty Housing. It was renovated and named for John E. Millea, member of the faculty and Dean before WWII.
Mustard Hall
(1923; renamed 1975)
Formerly known simply as the Administration Building, this first building built on campus was dedicated to Roger W. Babson’s daughter, Edith Low Babson Webber Mustard (C 1923), on December 15, 1975.
Mystery building that got demolished which used to be on the corner of two streets that no longer exist…
New Hall
(1985; renamed 1985)
Originally called "New Hall," this residence hall was eventually named Putney Hall to honor fifty years of service to Babson College from father and son, Freeman and Jessie Putney. Both men were Vice-Presidents and Treasurers of Babson.
Nichols Hall
(c.1929; renovated and renamed 1974)
This versatile building has done yeoman’s work in Babson Park. Originally built as an automobile service garage it has known as Babson Park Garage, Rockwood Buick, and Spear and Staff before it was acquired by the college in 1974. It was doubled in size after being purchased by Babson College.
Park Manor
(1930; renamed 1931)
George F. Marlow was tapped to design the second Babson residence hall. The C. A. Dodge Company was the general contractor for the project. It cost $238,084 1930 dollars! The building was designed to house 92 students with two per room. The dining rooms were on the ground floor. A chapel was built on the first floor. Originally named Park Manor a year after its completion it was renamed Park Manor Central when the Babson Park Clubhouse was renamed Park Manor South.
Park Manor Central
(1930; renamed 1931)
This second Babson Institute residence hall was originally called Park Manor but when the Babson Park Clubhouse was renamed Park Manor South, it was given the name Park Manor Central.
Park Manor North
(1951)
The residence hall, constructed in 1951, was meant to complement the other two Park Manors by being symmetrical to Park Manor South. The brick, slate, window frames and panes were to be identical to those on Park Manor South. It was built be William H. Porter, Co. The residence was to hold 50-60 students.
Park Manor South
(1923; renamed 1931)
This first residence hall was built by the Babson Park Company as a hotel. It opened in 1924 with 33 students in residence. The Babson Institute purchased the building in 1929 for $104,723.
The Goff Alumni Suite was dedicated on November 20, 1981. The suite was named for 1949 alumnus Howard Goff.
Peavey Hall Gymnasium & Dining Hall
(1923; renovated 1958; renovated and renamed 1989)
The original name was Peavey Gymnasium but it did not conform to state laws so its name was changed to Peavey Hall Gymnasium and Dining Hall. During the summer months the gym was used as a dining room. Like so many of Babson’s early buildings it was designed by architect George F. Marlow and built by Edward Pomeroy. It was named for Leroy D. Peavey, associate of Roger W. Babson and former President of Babson Statistical Organization who contributed $5,000 toward its construction. The John E. Millea Swimming Pool was built as part of this building. In October, 1957, a new squash court was named for Board of Trustees Chairman, Ralph May. Arthur Ogden Wellman, Jr. sponsored a squash court which was named Wellman Squash Court in memory of his wife, Nancy Shute Wellman.This entire building is part of the Webster Center.
Physical Plant
(1904; renamed 1990)
Originally part of the Children’s Convalescent Home complex. This building was renovated and renamed in honor of Edward Sullivan, Carpenter Prize winner and long-time head of Buildings and Grounds at Babson.
Pietz Hall
(1980)
This residence hall was named for founder and CEO of Barry Wright Corporation. Mr. Pietz was also a member of the Babson Board of Trustees. The building was dedicated March 22, 1980.
President’s House
(1929; renamed c.1956)
This former home of Roger Babson’s daughter Edith, this house at 56 Whiting Road was purchased by the Institute for the use of the president. Gordon Trim was the first president to occupy the house.
Publisher’s Hall
(1924)
This was originally built as Trade’s Association Hall in 1924. It was also known as the Bank Building. Mr. Babson’s Publisher’s Bureau located within the building. In Babson’s early years there was a branch of the Wellesley National Bank and a Western Union office located in this building. With the influx of students entering after WWII the second floor was converted for student housing in April, 1946.
Putney Hall
(1985)
Originally called "New Hall," this residence hall was named to honor fifty years of service to Babson College from father and son, Freeman and Jessie Putney. Both men were Vice-Presidents and Treasurers of Babson.
Radio Broadcasting Station
(1929)
The building and tower (since removed) were built in 1929 at 1763 Great Plain
Avenue, Needham. Two 185 foot towers suspended an antenna which broadcast a 1,000 watt signal. Owned by the Babson Statistical Organization, this studio seated 25. Their broadcasts included stock information and religious programs. The building is currently in use by Olin College of Engineering.
Richard Knight Auditorium
(1923)
Designed by architect George F. Marlow, Mrs. Grace Knight Babson gave the building in memory of her father who was a Congregational minister. The general contractor was Leighton and Mitchell. In December 1969 the colleges welcomed the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Enthusiasts to install a Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ which was salvaged from a Boston theatre.
In 1954 an addition was placed on the rear of the building and called Knight Annex until it was renovated and renamed Malloy Hall in 1992. It was named for James B. Malloy (BSBA 1951).
Richard W. Sorenson Center for the Arts at Babson College
(1997)
This arts center was named for Richard W. Sorenson (MBA 1968) who was CEO of Carlingswitch. Mr. Sorenson gave $3 million for the expansion of the arts at Babson College. The total cost of the building came to $3.5 million. William Rawn Associates, Architects. Erland Construction was the general contractor. Landscape design by Carol R. Johnson Associates.
Rockwood Buick Garage
(c.1929)
This versatile building has done yeoman’s work in Babson Park. Originally built as an automobile service garage it has known as Babson Park Garage, Rockwood Buick, and Spear and Staff before it was acquired by the college in 1974. It was doubled in size after being purchased by Babson College where it has housed a variety of administrative offices.
Service Garage
(1977)
This building was constructed as a service building for the use of the buildings and grounds department, currently called Facilities.
Sir Isaac Newton Library
(1939; renamed 1955)
Architects Henry and Richmond designed the building which was built by Lawson W. Oakes Company at a cost of $182,850. Gilbert Cam was hired April 1, 1939 to become the first professional librarian at Babson.
The fore-parlour from Sir Isaac Newton’s St. Martins Street house was purchased from Philips & Co. of Hitchin to set up in the new library.
In 1947, William C. Hotchin, who had no known Babson affiliation, funded the purchase, installation, and upkeep of a bell for the campus which was located in the library tower.
The library’s name was changed to Sir Isaac Newton Library on December 7, 1955.
By the 1960s the library was showing itself to be too small especially as its space was being taken over by administrative offices. The new Education Center was designed to include a library. The building of the Horn Library allowed the old library to be refurnished as a strictly academic building. Through the strong support of Victor Tomasso (BSBA 1951) the building was refurbished and renamed Tomasso Hall (1981) in memory of his father, Angelo.
Sullivan Building
(1904; renamed 1990; renovated 2002)
Originally part of the Children’s Convalescent Home complex. This building was renovated and renamed in honor of Edward Sullivan, Carpenter Prize winner and long-time head of Buildings and Grounds at Babson.
Swimming Pool
(1949)
Constructed by Lawson Oakes, Inc., at a cost of $197,541.30, the pool was originally dedicated to John E. Millea on November 10, 1949. Originally used with the Peavey Gymnasium, it is currently part of the Elizabeth Morse Swimming Center at the Webster Center.
Tomasso Hall
(1939; renovated and renamed 1981)
Architects Henry and Richmond designed the building which was built by Lawson W. Oakes Company at a cost of $182,850. Gilbert Cam was hired April 1, 1939 to become the first professional librarian at Babson.
The fore-parlour from Sir Isaac Newton’s St. Martins Street house was purchased from Philips & Co. of Hitchin to set up in the new library.
In 1947, William C. Hotchin, who had no known Babson affiliation, funded the purchase, installation, and upkeep of a bell for the campus which was located in the library tower.
The library’s name was changed to Sir Isaac Newton Library on December 7, 1955.
By the 1960s the library was showing itself to be too small especially as its space was being taken over by administrative offices. The new Education Center was designed to include a library. The building of the Horn Library allowed the old library to be refurnished as a strictly academic building. Through the strong support of Victor Tomasso (BSBA 1951) the building was refurbished and renamed Tomasso Hall (1981) in memory of his father, Angelo.
Trim Dining Hall
(1963)
The groundbreaking ceremony took place October 2, 1963. It opened in September 1964. It was named for the recently deceased President Gordon Trim who had been so instrumental in getting the new dining hall project off the drawing board. Additional function space was built in 1976.
Original design was by architects Harry Guelsian, Associates. Porter Construction of Watertown was the general contractor. The original cost was $500,000.
In September 2002 the Sorenson Family Visual Arts Center was added.
Van Winkle Hall
(1993)
Babson’s newest residence hall named for Arthur Van Winkle (Class of 1932) and it shares the high point of the campus with fellow Class of 1932 R. Howard Webster’s Webster Hall.
Webster Center
(1989)
A special events and recreation center named for R. Howard Webster, Class of 1932. Ellenzwieg Moore and Associates were the architects. Facilities include: athletics offices, Chandor Dance Studio, the Dodge Galleries, Lunder Fitness Center, Elizabeth Morse Swimming Center, Pepsico Pavillion, Staake Gymnasium, and the Wellman Squash Courts. The building was dedicated November 10, 1989.
Westgate
(1926)
Originally built as the President’s home, it cost roughly $30,000 and was only the home to Presidents Coleman and Smith. From the 40s until the 1998 move of Health Services to the newly remodeled Hollister Hall it served as the college infirmary.
Woodland Hill
(c.1915; renamed 1952)
On June 4, 1952, Babson Institute took over 30 acres from the Wellesley Corporation, a Babson Company which had purchased the Channing Sanitarium lands and buildings from Dr. Walter Channing. This former psychiatric hospital included fifteen buildings, seven of which were cottages. The Wellesley Corporation had planned to use the space for a rest home for "tired" executives. Babson Institute originally planned to use the facility for its new graduate school. Ultimately it had married student and faculty housing. A long-time resident was the New England Institute for Law Enforcement.
