Betsy Barbour House

Betsy Barbour House is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 420 STATE ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 4 floors. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Dining Hall 1, Tv And Piano Lounge, Facilities Office 1, Front Desk 4 and 3 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Betsy Barbour House is approximately 3 minutes walking west.

Classification: Resident Hall.

Official website: Betsy Barbour House

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1920 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Albert Kahn & Ernest Wilby
• Style: Georgian Revival
• Named for: Betsy Barbour, mother of donor Levi Barbour
• Notable: ~120 residents; shares facilities with Helen Newberry
• Primary use: Women's residence hall

Accessibility

• Elevator: Enter through the Northeast entrance (near State St.), make a right after entering, and the elevator will be on the right.
• Ramp Access: A ramp is located at the Northeast corner (near State St.).

Departments & Services

• Dining Hall 1
• Tv And Piano Lounge
• Facilities Office 1
• Front Desk 4
• Residence Hall Dining Services Computer Systems
• Residence Hall Dining Services Nutrionist
• Betsy Barbour Facilities

Nearby Buildings

• Newberry Residence 120 ft (37 m)
• Trotter Multicultural Center 130 ft (40 m)
• Kelsey Museum of Archaeology 189 ft (58 m)
• Lipsey Student Publications Building 222 ft (68 m)
• News and Information Svcs Bldg 226 ft (69 m)

Other Housing Buildings

• Alice Lloyd Hall
• Bursley Hall
• Couzens Hall
• East Quadrangle
• Fletcher Hall

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Betsy Barbour House located?

Betsy Barbour House is located at 420 STATE ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27727174615385, -83.74151115384615.

Is Betsy Barbour House wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Enter through the Northeast entrance (near State St.), make a right after entering, and the elevator will be on the right.. Ramp access: A ramp is located at the Northeast corner (near State St.)..

What departments or services are in Betsy Barbour House?

Betsy Barbour House houses Dining Hall 1, Tv And Piano Lounge, Facilities Office 1, Front Desk 4, Residence Hall Dining Services Computer Systems, Residence Hall Dining Services Nutrionist, Betsy Barbour Facilities.

How many floors does Betsy Barbour House have?

Betsy Barbour House has 4 floors.

How do I find Betsy Barbour House on the University of Michigan campus?

Betsy Barbour House is located on Central Campus at 420 STATE ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 3 minutes walking west.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/betsy-barbour-house