Scottish Rite Dormitory
National Register of Historic Places

Scottish Rite Dormitory

Austin, Travis County, Texas
Listed
April 22, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000404

About this property

The Scottish Rite Dormitory (SRD) is a private women's dorm for the University of Texas built and operated by the Scottish Rite of Freemasons in Austin, Texas. Located just north of campus on 27th Street and Whitis Avenue, the Colonial Revival style building was completed in 1922 during a housing shortage on campus and was intended to provide housing for the daughters and relatives of Master Masons. Since its origin the building has relaxed its entry requirements somewhat, but is still well known among UT students for its strict rules only allowing male visitors during certain hours. Many girls are wait-listed for entry to the dorm beginning in high school or earlier. Residents are often referred to as SaRDines. The dorm also employs young men as waiters and dishwashers. Old jokes about poor institutional food, especially in dormitories have never applied to SRD. Girls who have lived there usually mention the food first when expressing their feelings about the dormitory. One special dessert every SRD alumni nostalgically remembers is Chocolate Crumble Balls (CCB's). In addition to daily meals, the kitchen staff prepared special refreshments for birthday dinners, pajama parties, and other special occasions, such as the spring formal.

Location

210 W. 27th St.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
30.29244, -97.73939

Categories

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When was Scottish Rite Dormitory listed on the National Register?

Scottish Rite Dormitory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Scottish Rite Dormitory?

Scottish Rite Dormitory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Scottish Rite Dormitory?

The period of significance for Scottish Rite Dormitory is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.

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