Having hosted revolutionary students since the 1960s, the Kadırga Dormitory also played a significant part in the organization of the left movement thanks to the seminars and forums taking place there between 1974 and 1980.

During that time the dormitory had been attacked and bombed countless times, while the police used every opportunity to raid the building. Emerged as the focus of the organizations within Kumkapı-Yenikapı districts, the dorm also provided great support for the anti-fascist movement in Beyazıt.