Burns Park in Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The President's House

1840

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 10, 2021

1. The President's House Marker

Inscription.
Completed in the summer of 1840, this stucco-over-brick house was one of four dwellings built for professors after relocation of the University to Ann Arbor in 1837. It has been the University's chief official residence and the center of social life on the campus since the presidency of Henry Phillip Tappan (1852-1863). Remodeled on several occasions, particularly during the adminstration of James Burrill Angell (1871-1909) when the third floor was added, the President's House has served as the site for entertaining American presidents; distinguished visitors; and the literary, musical, and artistic great of the world.

Erected 1995 by History and Traditions Committee, University of Michigan. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 42° 16.504′ N, 83° 44.3′ W. Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Burns Park. Marker is at the intersection of South University Avenue and Tappan Avenue, on the right when traveling west on South University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 South University Avenue, Ann Arbor MI 48109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William L. Clements Library (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Martha Cook Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Law Quadrangle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tappan Hall (about 300 feet away); The Professors' Monument (about 400 feet away); Spanish-American War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Samuel Denton (about 400 feet away); Joseph Whiting (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ann Arbor.

Also see . . . The President's House at the University of Michigan. Photographic essay about the President's House and the changes made to it over the years. (Submitted on November 14, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

The President's House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, November 13, 2018

2. The President's House and Marker

The President's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, November 13, 2018

3. The President's House

President Angell's residence, U. of M. [University of Michigan], Ann Arbor, Mich. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Detroit Publishing Co., circa 1908

4. President Angell's residence, U. of M. [University of Michigan], Ann Arbor, Mich.

From the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division collection (Library of Congress Control Number: 2016814627).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.