Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House, Colonial Revival fraternity house in West University neighborhood, Reno, United States.
Description
The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House is a three-story red brick structure with gabled dormers and columns in the Colonial Revival style. It sits on a hill near University Terrace Avenue in Reno's West University neighborhood.
History
The house was completed in 1929 and became the first fraternity-built structure at the University of Nevada. Architect Lehman Ferris designed this important building for the student community.
Culture
During World War II, the house served as a residence and dining hall for female students, showing how the building adapted to meet changing community needs. This transformation remains part of the site's story and reflects the university's flexibility during difficult times.
Practical
The house is located at 205 University Terrace and is easily accessible from the university campus. The building underwent major renovations in 1988 after a temporary closure due to fire safety issues.
Did you know?
The cornerstone was placed on April 30, 1929, and the house was dedicated to Alpha Tau Omega founder Erskine Mayo Ross. This dedication shows the deep connection between the building and the fraternity's origins.
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