Burton Memorial Tower

Also known as: SMTD, Burton Tower

Burton Memorial Tower is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 881 UNIVERSITY AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 10 floors. The building code is SMTD, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Classroom 11, Classroom 12, Classroom 15, Carillonist S Office and 3 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Burton Memorial Tower is approximately 3 minutes walking north.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 6 classrooms.

Official website: Burton Memorial Tower

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1936 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Albert Kahn
• Style: Art Deco / Art Moderne
• Named for: Marion Leroy Burton, U-M president 1920–1925
• Notable: 192 ft tall; houses 53-bell Baird Carillon (43 tons)
• Primary use: Carillon performances, Musicology department
• Did you know: The Charles Baird Carillon inside has 53 bronze bells weighing 43 tons total. The largest bell alone weighs 12 tons. U-M has two of only 23 grand carillons worldwide (the other is in Lurie Tower).

Accessibility

• Elevator: 0
• Ramp Access: Ramps are located in the rear of the building, next to the pond. There is also a ramp and power doors near the McIntosh entrance, to the right of the front entrance.

Departments & Services

• Classroom 11
• Classroom 12
• Classroom 15
• Carillonist S Office
• School Of Music Theater And Dance
• University Musical Society Box Office
• School Of Music

Nearby Buildings

• Hill Auditorium 149 ft (45 m)
• Ingalls Mall 161 ft (49 m)
• Modern Languages Building 185 ft (56 m)
• Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre 314 ft (96 m)
• Michigan League 339 ft (103 m)

Other Academic Buildings

• Lurie Biomedical Engineering
• Art and Architecture Building
• Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building
• GG Brown Laboratory
• 1100 North University Building

Part of: Historic Campus, Architecture Walk

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Burton Memorial Tower located?

Burton Memorial Tower is located at 881 UNIVERSITY AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.279467479999994, -83.73871488.

Is Burton Memorial Tower wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: 0. Ramp access: Ramps are located in the rear of the building, next to the pond. There is also a ramp and power doors near the McIntosh entrance, to the right of the front entrance..

What departments or services are in Burton Memorial Tower?

Burton Memorial Tower houses Classroom 11, Classroom 12, Classroom 15, Carillonist S Office, School Of Music Theater And Dance, University Musical Society Box Office, School Of Music.

How many floors does Burton Memorial Tower have?

Burton Memorial Tower has 10 floors.

How do I find Burton Memorial Tower on the University of Michigan campus?

Burton Memorial Tower is located on Central Campus at 881 UNIVERSITY AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 3 minutes walking north.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/burton-memorial-tower