East Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Harry J. Eustace Hall

Registered Michigan Historic Site

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 19, 2017

1. Harry J. Eustace Hall Marker

Inscription. Famous horticulturist and educator, Liberty Hyde Bailey, designed this building as the first separate horticulture laboratory in America. Completed in 1888, the structure contained rooms for classes and botanical experiments. It exemplified Bailey's pioneering work in scientific investigation of plant life. Its present name commemorates Harry J. Eustace, former chairman of the Horticulture Department. The Honors College now occupies the structure.

Erected 1977 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S327.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 42° 43.958′ N, 84° 28.782′ W. Marker is in East Lansing, Michigan, in Ingham County. Marker is at the intersection of East Circle Drive and West Circle Drive, on the right when traveling east on East Circle Drive. Marker is on the campus of Michigan State University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 468 East Circle Drive, Detroit MI 48224, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Nation's Pioneer Land-Grant University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women's Building

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(about 300 feet away); Saints' Rest / Saints' Rest Excavation (about 500 feet away); Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture (about 600 feet away); Dora Hall Stockman (about 700 feet away); "That a Ladies Course be Organized" (about 700 feet away); Michigan State University (about 700 feet away); The Rededication of the Beaumont Tower Bells (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Lansing.

Also see . . .
1. Liberty Hyde Bailey. Wikipedia article (Submitted on August 12, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

2. Eustace Hall. Wikipedia article (Submitted on August 12, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Harry J. Eustace Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 19, 2017

2. Harry J. Eustace Hall and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.