Scottish Rite Dormitory
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Scottish Rite Dormitory | |
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The Scottish Rite Dormitory in 2007 | |
| Location |
210 W. 27th St Austin, Texas, USA |
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| Coordinates | 30°17′33″N 97°44′22″W / 30.29250°N 97.73944°WCoordinates: 30°17′33″N 97°44′22″W / 30.29250°N 97.73944°W |
| Built | 1922 |
| Architect | Herbert M. Greene |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Governing body | Scottish Rite of Texas |
| NRHP Reference # | 98000404 |
| Added to NRHP | April 23, 1998 |
The Scottish Rite Dormitory 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 against male visitors. It is one of the more expensive private dorms in the UT area. Many girls are wait-listed for entry to the dorm beginning in high school or earlier.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.