Snider Hall

Snider Hall is a three-story residential building at Southern Methodist University designed in Colonial Revival style with symmetrical facades and classical architectural elements. It functions as housing for female students while maintaining its original historical character through carefully preserved details.

The hall was built in 1927 under architect Wyatt C. Hedrick's supervision during a period following the loss of earlier dormitory structures on campus. It marked a turning point toward establishing dedicated residential spaces for female students at the university.

The building displays an elephant sculpture above its south entrance, referencing C.W. Snider's personal collection of elephant figurines and contributing to campus identity. This decorative element connects a donor's private passion to the everyday experience of students and visitors.

The building is located at 3305 Dyer Street within the campus and is best accessed on foot since it sits in a central location. Visitors should respect regular hours and keep in mind this is an active residence hall where students live.

The hall was built during a time when the campus saw its female student population growing and needed to create separate housing for this expanding group. This made it an important moment in campus development that reflected shifting priorities in university residential planning.

Location: University Park

Location: Dallas County

Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture

Part of: Southern Methodist University

Address: 3305 Dyer St.

GPS coordinates: 32.84250,-96.78583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09