Ellis Drive Historical Area

Ellis Drive Historical Area is a research district on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus containing multiple laboratory and science buildings. The structures are spread across the grounds and form a complex where teaching and experimentation occur.

The area began in the early 1900s when the university built several research buildings including the East Experiment Station and Goessmann Laboratory. These early structures established the foundation for the scientific work that continued here for decades.

The buildings here show how teaching and research evolved over time through their laboratory layouts and architectural choices. You can observe how scientific practices shaped the way spaces were designed for learning and experimentation.

The area is best explored on foot by following the marked paths connecting the buildings together. Information panels at each structure explain its function and background, making it easier to understand the whole complex.

The East Experiment Station is one of few remaining original buildings from the founding era and still displays its original purpose. This structure was central to how the university developed its agricultural science program.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.39300,-72.52850

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40