Also Known As: The Economia Club, an eating cooperative for men. The house was owned by Mrs. Mary Bessett who served as matron for the co-op.

Location: On the present site of Merriman House on Congress Street.

Date of Construction: Late 1800s.

Acquired for College: Sanford was acquired during the Culbertson term, between 1917 and 1921.

Former Uses: Sanford was used as a men's dormitory and fraternity house (Theta Sigma Tau, later named Sigma Nu, and again named Theta Sigma Tau).

Razed or Sold: Razed for erection of Merriman House, home of Phi Kappa Pi fraternity between October 17, 1939 and March 15, 1940.

References: Tomkies, p.12.