The Theta House

The Theta House is currently a quaint Italianate townhouse with a modern twist. The outside appears to be a classic 5-story Italianate residency common to the New Haven area, however The Theta House has a sandstone brick, 2-story extension that juts out from the building which provides a more modern feel to the building. This extension which was added c1975 is highlighted by large oblong, rectangular-shaped windows which emphasize its modernism. The windows are rimmed in white which adds some ornamentation while keeping the classic simplicity more in theme with this part of the building. Despite recent renovations to the interior of this building which is now solely used as the residence of Yale’s sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta (Epsilon Tau Chapter), the exterior appears to be in a slightly deteriorated state which can be mainly attributed to wearing over time. The deterioration of the older portions of the building is especially evident when juxtaposed with the more modern, stone-laced attachment.