The Warren family was founded shortly after the end of the Civil War, and was later named after newcomb's late husband Warren newcomb. 1903, the Tulane Education Fund of newcomb College provided a guarantee for the building, which was used as a dormitory for newcomb students until it moved to Broadway campus in 19 18. 1928, built there.

A "new" dormitory, also known as Warren House. Before it became privately owned, the Old Warren House was part of the New Orleans Theological Seminary (19 18- 1953).