Burnham House
Student LifeBurnham 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 Central 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
| Category | Student Life |
|---|---|
| Address | 1610 WASHINGTON HTS, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 2 |
| Coordinates | 42.28127233793103, -83.72310475862068 |
| Campus | Off-Campus Campus |
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: One of the oldest surviving structures in Ann Arbor (1837). Relocated 1 mile to Nichols Arboretum in 1998, a 210-ton move at 3 mph.
Accessibility
- Elevator: Once through door, cross to opposite end of room and then turn right.
- Ramp Access: Use front porch entrance.
Departments & Services
- Wilkinson Room
Nearby Buildings
- Nichols Arboretum 252 ft (77 m)
- Mary Markley Hall 0.30 mi (0.5 km)
- Taubman Center 0.30 mi (0.5 km)
- Maternal Child Health Center 0.32 mi (0.5 km)
- Women's Hospitals 0.32 mi (0.5 km)
Other Student Life Buildings
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 42.28127233793103, -83.72310475862068.
- 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 departments 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 Central Campus at 1610 WASHINGTON HTS. From the Diag, it is approximately 16 minutes walking east.
Sources
- University of Michigan Facilities and Operations
- OpenStreetMap Contributors
- Bentley Historical Library
- MGuide Campus Map — student-built, independently maintained
Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/burnham-house