The East Ridge Historical Area of UMass Amherst consists of several of the older lecture halls on campus, primarily those used by the

entomology Entomology () is the science, scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology. In the past the term "insect" was less specific, and historically the definition of entomology would also include the study of animals in other arthropod groups, such ...

, plant pathology and other natural science programs. These buildings were originally located adjacent to the campus orchard where the Central Residential Area currently stands today. The district consists mainly of lecture halls that were built prior to the First World War by the Massachusetts Agricultural College; however, it is also home to the Boltwood-Stockbridge House, the oldest house in

Amherst Amherst may refer to: People * Amherst (surname), including a list of people with the name * Earl Amherst of Arracan in the East Indies, a title in the British Peerage; formerly ''Baron Amherst'' * Baron Amherst of Hackney of the City of London, ...

Historic buildings

Apiary Laboratory The Apiary Laboratory, more often referred to as the Apiary, is a research laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Originally built for the study of honey bees and apiculture, today it is primarily used to study native pollinator ...

* Boltwood-Stockbridge House * Clark Hall *

Fernald Hall Fernald Hall is the primary lecture hall and laboratory used by the entomology program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The building also houses the university's extensive collection of domestic and foreign insects. History In the ear ...

* French Hall ** French Hall Greenhouse * Homestead House * Wilder Hall

Other buildings

* Durfee Conservatory * Franklin Dining Commons * Hills Hall * Morrill Science Center * Studio Arts Building

Former buildings

* Fisher Laboratory * Insectary * Marshall Hall ** Marshall Hall Annex

References

External links

2007 Legacy Buildings Report
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