Ten houses make up the residence area located on McCormick Road.
After World War II, the university was in need of more student housing as college enrollment numbers swelled across the country due in part to the passage of the G.I.
The construction marked the expansion of grounds westward across Emmett Street, where Old Dorms, New Dorms, the Engineering School, science buildings, the Aquatic and Fitness Center, and Scott Stadium sit today.
Although the dormitories were originally all male housing, Old Dorms became co-ed when women were officially allowed to enroll as undergraduate students in 1970.
The houses are connected as follows: Page and Emmet, Kent and Dabney, Echols and Humphreys, and Lefevre and Metcalf.
Each double occupant room contains two captains beds, two desks, two bookshelves, two chairs and a large closet.
The Housing office for the University of Virginia is located in the basement of Page and Emmet dorms.
It is a large grassy area that is used for public performances, first-year activities, and other events.