Burns Park in Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michigan League
1929
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 31, 2023
1. Michigan League Marker
In 1890 a group of women students, alumni, and faculty wives formed the Women's League organization for the promotion of social integration among university and community women. The Women's League was instrumental in the campaign for Barbour Gymnasium (1896), and the acquisition of Palmer Field (1908). In 1912, under the guidance of the Alumnae Council, the League began a one million dollar fund-raising campaign for a building which would be the center for women's social, cultural and recreational activities on campus. By 1927, the funds had been raised and a site provided by the regents. Designed by Chicago architects and University alumni Irving and Allen Pond, the Michigan League was completed in 1929, and included the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. In 1930, the Alumnae Council deeded the building to the university, which appointed a Board of Governors to oversee the facility. A vital center for campus women from 1929 to 1965 the Michigan League then merged its student program board with the Michigan Union, under the auspices of the University Activities Center. The League has since become a unique and favorite setting for special events, conferences, student gatherings, and cultural activities.
Erected 2004 by History and Traditions Committee, University of Michigan. (Marker
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 42° 16.757′ N, 83° 44.284′ W. Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Burns Park. Marker can be reached from North University Avenue near Fletcher Street. The marker is on the Ingalls Mall side of the Michigan League building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 911 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor MI 48104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club (within shouting distance of this marker); First University Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hill Auditorium (about 500 feet away); Rackham School of Graduate Studies (about 500 feet away); Michigan Chapter of the Scabbard and Blade (about 600 feet away); The University Expands (about 700 feet away); Michigan's First Jewish Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Town and Gown: Entertainment and Changing Culture (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ann Arbor.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 31, 2023
2. Michigan League Marker
The marker is mounted on a raised concrete block on the right side near the sidewalk.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 31, 2023
3. Michigan League building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
