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Greenough
Greenough is located on Prescott Street, half a block from two other first-year dorms. Some highlights of living in Greenough (built in 1922 as an apartment building) include:
- Hardwood floors, large windows, views of the green courtyard behind the building, and a peaceful atmosphere.
- Room configurations include singles, doubles and triples with share hallway bathrooms, while residents in six-person suites have in-suite bathrooms.
- An elevator
- Music practice rooms
- Large laundry room
Hurlbut
Hurlbut, built in 1959, has some of the most desirable housing on campus. Some highlights of living in Hurlbut include:
- A small close-knit community - it is home to 60 students. The picturesque lawn, located a few feet from the dorm's entrance, is optimal for picnics and studying on warm days.
- Room configurations include large singles clustered around an open area, forming a “pod,” and spacious six-person suites. Rooms have nice hardwood floors and most have large windows.
- Laundry room
Pennypacker
Pennypacker, also built in 1959, was originally constructed as an apartment building. Some highlights on living in Pennypacker include:
- The dorm's layout contributes to a sociable, close-knit community with a wide, spacious stairwell around which all the suites are arranged. This creates a strong community feel.
- Room configurations include suites with large common rooms, which are popular gathering spaces for people on the floor. The rooms are primarily doubles and quads and with in-suite bathrooms. Most have hardwood floors.
- Pennypacker is also home to WHRB, Harvard's student-run radio station that's been around for over 80 years.
Greenough, Hurlbut, and Pennypacker are sometimes called the "Union Dorms" because they are located near the Barker Center for Arts and Humanities, which, years ago, used to be the Student Union. These three dorms are also close to:
- The First-Year Experience Office (where you can connect with your resident dean and borrow kitchen equipment and games)
- The Writing Center
- Lamont Library (the 24-hour, undergraduate library, including its cafe)
- Houghton and Widener Libraries
- Broadway Marketplace
- Several food places (Berryline, Zinnekin's, Santouka Ramen, and more)
Wigglesworth
Wigglesworth, built in 1931, (also known affectionately as "Wigg") was previously home to Bill Gates, Leonard Bernstein, and Ted Kennedy. It is the only dorm that spreads over three separate buildings. Highlights of living in Wigg include:
- Vertical entryways of 15-30 students. There are 10 entryways in the dorm, the smallest of which is known as the "Wigglet" (Wigg J-K).
- Room configurations include mostly quads, but there are a few larger suites and a couple of doubles.
- All suites have in-suite bathrooms and lovely hardwood floors.
- Located close to the many stores and restaurants along Massachusetts Avenue, such as J.P. Licks, Mr. Bartley's, Tatte Bakery and Cafe, and the Harvard Bookstore. Wigg is also close to Widener and Lamont Libraries.
Dwight Fee, Ph.D.
crimson-yard-dean@fas.harvard.edu