BuildingWhen CompletedApproximate Original CostAdditionsRemarksDateCostUniversity HallNorth Wing, "Mason Hall"1841$16,000.00Originally contained dormitory, as well as classrooms, Chapel, Library, and Museum.South Wing, "South College"184912,755.25Contained dormitory at first, as well as classrooms.Main or central part and auditorium1873100,000.00Four original faculty residencesOn South University Avenue:West Residence184132,550.00(Total cost of the four buildings)1920$35,000Occupied by every President except President Hutchins.East Residence18411895Became Dental College in 1877, taken over by Engineering College in 1895; now known as Old Engineering Building.On North University Avenue:West Residence18411879Became Homeopathic College in 1875. Removed in 1914.East Residence1841Became University Hospital in 1868, with subsequent additions. Taken over by Dental College in 1891. Removed in 1908.Old Medical Building18508,981.00186420,000Half of cost of addition in 1864 borne by citizens of Ann Arbor. Razed in 1914.Observatory185422,000.0018676,000Costs given include the cost of instruments. The cost of the original observatory includes $15,000 given by Detroit, while the cost of the improvements in 1867 was borne by citizens of Detroit and Ann Arbor.190519116,000Old Chemistry Laboratory18573,450.0018611866186818741880188956,000Original structure lost in subsequent additions. Now used by Departments of Physiology, Pharmacology, Economics, and Pharmacology, Economics, and Political Science.Law Building186315,000.001893189830,00065,000Housed University Library until 1883. Now contains Law Library of 41,000 volumes and also the Regents' Room.Museum187941,400.00Engineering Shops18822,500.001886188915,0008,750Tower now contains University Clock and Chimes.Physical Laboratory1887190545,000Contained Department of Hygiene until 1903.Old Library1883100,000.00Torn down in 1918.Old University HospitalsMain Buildings1891116,000.00[11]To be superseded by the New Hospital, 1922.Office Buildings18963,000.00[11]Palmer Ward190328,000.00Palmer Ward bequest of Mrs. A.B. Palmer (with $15,000 endowment).Psychopathic Ward190664,000.00191414,000Controlled by Board appointed jointly by State and Regents.Eye and Ear Ward191733,000.00Contagious Ward191825,000.00GymnasiumsWaterman (Men)189461,876.49191668,000$20,000 given by Josiah Waterman.Barbour (Women)189741,341.76$25,000 given by Ex-Regent Levi L. Barbour, '63.Tappan Hall189549,000.00[12]Contains classrooms, and offices of Department of EducationHomeopathic Hospital190085,000.00191833,000Original site of five acres, valued at $17,000, given by City of Ann Arbor. 1918 addition a separate Children's Ward.Medical Building1903160,000.00Engineering Building1904200,000.001909105,000Dental Building1908115,000.00Alumni Memorial Hall1909195,000.00Art Galleries and Reading Room. Headquarters of Alumni Association. $145,000 contributed by Alumni Association.Chemistry Building1910271,000.00Includes Department of Pharmacy.Ferry Field Club House191238,000.00Hill Auditorium1913270,000.00Bequest of $200,000, of Regent Arthur Hill, '65e.Seating capacity approximately 5,000.Power Plant1914422,000.00Cost includes complete equipment.Natural Science Building1916408,000.00Contains Departments of Botany, Forestry, Geology, Mineralogy, Psychology, and Zoölogy.University Library1919615,000.00Contains 335,000 volumes.The Michigan Union19191,200,000.00Gift of Alumni Members (14,000).The New University Hospital19223,000,000.00Now in course of construction.The Women's DormitoriesMartha Cook Building1916350,000.00Gift of the Cook family.Helen Handy Newberry Hall of Residence191675,000.00Gift of the Newberry family.Betsy Barbour Hall of Residence1920125,000.00Gift of Levi L. Barbour, '63.Alumnae House192018,000.00Gift of the Alumnae of the University.
[1]No one of the old states had what we would now call a State University, although two or three states had institutions that bore that name, while several of the states had voted money or wild lands to promote higher education; nor had any of the new states, aided by the bounty of Congress, established such an institution that was worthy of the name, University.—Hinsdale,History of the University of Michigan, p. 16.
[1]No one of the old states had what we would now call a State University, although two or three states had institutions that bore that name, while several of the states had voted money or wild lands to promote higher education; nor had any of the new states, aided by the bounty of Congress, established such an institution that was worthy of the name, University.—Hinsdale,History of the University of Michigan, p. 16.
[2]From Hinsdale,History of the University of Michigan, p. 143.
[2]From Hinsdale,History of the University of Michigan, p. 143.
[3]A careful estimate, made in October, 1920, showed that an average of 7,500 persons daily passed the doors of the Union. Some 2,200 persons were also served daily in the Tap-Room or cafeteria, in addition to the regular dining-room service.
[3]A careful estimate, made in October, 1920, showed that an average of 7,500 persons daily passed the doors of the Union. Some 2,200 persons were also served daily in the Tap-Room or cafeteria, in addition to the regular dining-room service.
[4]These totals include, in addition to the items shown, balances on hand, temporary loans, sales of material, and, in later years, hospital fees.
[4]These totals include, in addition to the items shown, balances on hand, temporary loans, sales of material, and, in later years, hospital fees.
[5]This includes also appropriations for deficits, as well as savings from the income from the mill-tax over a period of years, drawn out for the erection of buildings.
[5]This includes also appropriations for deficits, as well as savings from the income from the mill-tax over a period of years, drawn out for the erection of buildings.
[6]The Treasurer's Report for 1879-'80 covered fifteen months, and therefore cannot properly be used for comparison.
[6]The Treasurer's Report for 1879-'80 covered fifteen months, and therefore cannot properly be used for comparison.
[7]The figures given for the graduate students, except in 1920, include only those enrolled in the Literary College. The figures for 1890 include 33 studyingin absentia.
[7]The figures given for the graduate students, except in 1920, include only those enrolled in the Literary College. The figures for 1890 include 33 studyingin absentia.
[8]Included in the Literary Department until 1876.
[8]Included in the Literary Department until 1876.
[9]The proportion of graduates in 1920 is relatively lower owing to the large enrolment of former soldiers in the lower classes.
[9]The proportion of graduates in 1920 is relatively lower owing to the large enrolment of former soldiers in the lower classes.
[10]This total includes 222 nurses in the two training schools.
[10]This total includes 222 nurses in the two training schools.
[11]Appraisal Value, 1912.
[11]Appraisal Value, 1912.
[12]Appraisal Value, 1912.
[12]Appraisal Value, 1912.