Named for Hamilton B. Wood, Class of 1910
Former home of the Zeta Psi fraternity, 1905
1039 Main Street
16,320 Sq. Ft.
About Wood House
Wood House, the former Zeta Psi fraternity, was built in 1905 and named for Hamilton Wood, Class of 1910, composer of many songs in the official Williams College Songbook. Purchased by the college in 1970, Wood still boasts much of the original dark oak woodwork and flooring. Though Wood is the hub house of the neighborhood and hosts many of its parties, it has enough different kinds of spaces to fit everyone’s needs. Wood has two living rooms on the first floor, a study and a kitchen. The basement has a common space used for parties and recreation space. Wood has 22 singles and four doubles. Wood is across Main Street from the Greylock Quad, close to the ’62 Center and the Science Quad. Part of the Wood Neighborhood.
Major Construction History
| Date | Project | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1905 | Built Architect: John B. Snook, Inc. (New York) |
$15,000 |
| 1927 | Library addition Architect: Charles C. May |
$29,858 |
| 1969 | Major renovation | $88,000 |
| 1999 | Renovation and refurbishment Architect: Primary Group |
$1,047,897 |
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