Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District
1811 Lambeth Ln
Theta Delta Chi House, Ca. 1915
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
From the National Register nomination
Fraternity house. Jeffersonian Revival. Ca. 1915. Brick (Flemish bond); 2 stories; hipped roof (covered with red pantiles); symmetrical 5-bay front; U plan; 2-story tetrastyle Roman Doric front portico with pedimented roof. Punched-dentil wooden cornice; pedimented window hoods; balcony over front door. Dr. William A. Lambeth may have designed this house, which he built on speculation ca. 1915. He sold it shortly afterwards to Theta Delta Chi fraternity, which continues to occupy it.
People
- Dr. William A. Lambeth builder in 1915 (may have designed; built on speculation)
- Theta Delta Chi owner (bought shortly after construction; continues to occupy)
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