Hill Houses

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  Barstow House

  Always popular with upperclass students, this ca. 1840 house offers 10 singles, three doubles, and two triple rooms for 22 residents. The sunny rooms with high ceilings, large entry hall and common lounge help make this an active, community-oriented house.
   

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  Congdon House

  Jonathan Congdon completed the first part of this house around 1818. The ensuing years have seen many changes, additions and renovations, while retaining much historic charm. The largest of our houses, it provides 11 singles, 10 doubles and one triple room to 34 students. This house is large enough so students can find a quiet corner to work or study, or choose to socialize in the lounge. On the corner of Congdon and Angell Streets, this house is well situated to take advantage of RISD's academic facilities on the lower campus or the social and commercial activity of Brown University.
   

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  Dexter House

  Built for Ebenezer Knight Dexter in 1817, this house was completely renovated for student use, while preserving much of its architectural character. 11 singles, four doubles, and  one triple room provide space for 22 students. Conveniently located on historic Benefit Street, this house is flanked by two other RISD Residence Halls, Colonial Apartments and Dwight House.
   

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  Dunnell House

  Described by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission as “one of the best shingle-style houses in the state”, and “one of the East Side’s architectural gems”, Dunnell House’s 1884 design exudes charm and warmth, inside and out. The smallest of our houses, Dunnell provides 4 singles, six doubles, and one triple room for 19 students. Just off the corner of Benefit and Angell Streets, you’ll find this house convenient to all of RISD’s many resources.
   

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  Larned House

  Larned House’s six double and nine single rooms offer 21 students a warm friendly home known for its community atmosphere. This house is conveniently to RISD’s Met dining hall, the green spaces of Nickerson Green and Woods-Gerry Mansion, and is also across the street from Brown University.
   

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  Nightingale House

  This mid 19th century house is located across the street from RISD’s Woods-Gerry Mansion in a quiet, residential part of the campus. Also convenient to Brown University and the lively, college-oriented retail area of Thayer Street, this house provides 10 singles, five doubles, and two tiple rooms for 26 residents. The historic architecture features high ceilings, hardwood floors and large windows in a comfortable environment that allow residents to choose their privacy or socialize with other students in the large central lounge.