936 Main Street
12,137 Sq. Ft.
About the President’s House
When this house came up for sale in 1858, Nathan Jackson, a wealthy landowner and distant relative of Ephraim Williams, offered the college $6000 to buy the property as a home for Williams’ presidents. The Trustees agreed that this was an opportunity too good to be overlooked. The house has undergone a number of renovations and additions, but over the years this elegant home has remained a well located and fitting residence for Williams College presidents.
Major Construction History
| Date | Project | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1801 | Samuel Sloan House built (front part only) woodwork imported from Boston |
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| 1954 | Garage Designed by: Peter P. Welanetz, PE |
$6,000 |
| 1961 | Restoration | $35,000 |
| 1977 | Decoration and furnishing | $35,000 |
| 1979 | Refurnishing | $35,000 |
| 1985 | Renovation | $170,300 |
| 1992 | Repaint exterior | $109,449 |
| 1996 | New roof (damaged by hurricane winds) | $74,962 |
| 2000-01 | Upgrades | $448,000 $100,000 |
| 2007 | Air conditioning | $400,000 |