On June 28, 1943, Dickinson College purchased the Sellers House, the former residence of Montgomery P. Sellers, for $15,000.  This orange brick building, located on West High Street, served as a dormitory for men until 1944, when it became the College Health Center. In 1952, it was converted into the Dean’s Residence. Eight years later, Sellers House again became a student residence, this time housing female students. 

For a number of years, Sellers House continued to serve as a student residence, housing different fraternities and sororities, as well as other special interest groups. In April 2003, the college dedicated the building as the Milton B. Asbell Center for Jewish Life at Dickinson College.