Burnham House

Burnham House is a student life building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1610 WASHINGTON HTS, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Off-Campus campus. The building has 2 floors. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Wilkinson Room. From the Diag, Burnham House is approximately 16 minutes walking east.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 1 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1837 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Unknown
• Style: Greek Revival vernacular
• Named for: Nathan Burnham, original builder
• Notable: One of oldest structures in Ann Arbor; relocated 1 mile to Nichols Arboretum in 1998 (210-ton move at 3 mph)
• Primary use: Reader Urban Environmental Education Center
• Did you know: Burnham House dates to 1837, making it one of Ann Arbor's oldest surviving structures. In 1998, crews moved the 210-ton house a mile to Nichols Arboretum at about 3 mph.

Accessibility

• Elevator: Once through door, cross to opposite end of room and then turn right.
• Ramp Access: Use front porch entrance.

Units & Services

• Wilkinson Room

Nearby Buildings

• Nichols Arboretum 252 ft (77 m)
• Mott Children's Hospital 0.23 mi (0.4 km)
• Mary Markley Hall 0.30 mi (0.5 km)
• Taubman Center 0.30 mi (0.5 km)
• Women's Hospitals 0.32 mi (0.5 km)

Other Student Life Buildings

• Argus I Building
• Hill Auditorium
• Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
• Ginsberg Center
• Michigan League

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Burnham House located?

Burnham House is located at 1610 WASHINGTON HTS on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.28127, -83.7231.

Is Burnham House wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Once through door, cross to opposite end of room and then turn right.. Ramp access: Use front porch entrance..

What units or services are in Burnham House?

Burnham House houses Wilkinson Room.

How many floors does Burnham House have?

Burnham House has 2 floors.

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

Burnham House is located on Off-Campus Campus at 1610 WASHINGTON HTS. From the Diag, it is approximately 16 minutes walking east.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated July 20, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/burnham-house/