Zeta Cultural Corner
Archival Center for Zetas of the Southern Region
A ten year dream became a reality during the summer of 1967 when Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated purchased the estate of the late Miss Willie Mae Thompson at 1171 San Bernard Street, Austin, Texas. The property was immediately renovated to restore the building and grounds for youth and adult activities. The first Board of Directors elected was *Algerene M. Craig, *Ophelia Kincheon, *Vivian McDonald, Georgia Nell Robinson, *Bessie M. Rowe and *Rosby L. King.
The purpose of the property, as agreed in a Covenant with the City of Austin, is "...to foster cultural activities for youths and adults..." The Zeta House has been used for Cancer Drives, Voter's Registration Drives, workshops on income tax filing, craft classes, and recreational activities for adults.
The Zeta House, when purchased on August 24, 1967 and was the first and only Black Greek House in Austin, Texas. The Chapter made the last payment on made May 1, 1970. The Mortgage Burning ceremony was held June 6, 1971, at Olivet Baptist Church. Because the house is more than 100 years old (built in 1877 by John W. Thompson, painting contractor) and is one of the historically significant structures in the Robertson Hill Area of Austin, Texas, the Texas Historical Commission awarded it a historical marker in 1979.
In June 1986, Zeta Cultural Corner was designated the Archival Center of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in Texas at the Southern Regional Conference.
The purpose of the property, as agreed in a Covenant with the City of Austin, is "...to foster cultural activities for youths and adults..." The Zeta House has been used for Cancer Drives, Voter's Registration Drives, workshops on income tax filing, craft classes, and recreational activities for adults.
The Zeta House, when purchased on August 24, 1967 and was the first and only Black Greek House in Austin, Texas. The Chapter made the last payment on made May 1, 1970. The Mortgage Burning ceremony was held June 6, 1971, at Olivet Baptist Church. Because the house is more than 100 years old (built in 1877 by John W. Thompson, painting contractor) and is one of the historically significant structures in the Robertson Hill Area of Austin, Texas, the Texas Historical Commission awarded it a historical marker in 1979.
In June 1986, Zeta Cultural Corner was designated the Archival Center of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in Texas at the Southern Regional Conference.