Central Power Plant

Central Power Plant is an administrative building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1120 HURON ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 2 floors. It houses Plant Operations 1. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Central Power Plant is approximately 6 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Administration & Support.

Official website: Central Power Plant

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1914 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Unknown
• Style: Industrial
• Named for: Not named for a person; built 1914 when campus outgrew earlier heating plants; 250-foot chimney added 1924
• Notable: Steam via hand-dug tunnels under the Diag; converted coal to gas 1967; now 51MW cogeneration
• Primary use: Steam heating and electric cogeneration
• Did you know: Steam gets to campus through hand-dug tunnels that still cross under the Diag. Converted from coal to natural gas in 1967. Now generates 2 billion lbs of steam per year with 51MW electric capacity.

Departments & Services

• Plant Operations 1

Nearby Buildings

• Palmer Commons 184 ft (56 m)
• Plant Operations 192 ft (59 m)
• Life Sciences Institute 268 ft (82 m)
• Power Center for the Performing Arts 318 ft (97 m)
• Undergraduate Science Building 346 ft (106 m)

Other Administrative Buildings

• Administrative Services Building
• Ruthven Building
• Alumni Center
• Argus II
• Campus Safety Services Building

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Central Power Plant located?

Central Power Plant is located at 1120 HURON ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.28071813333333, -83.73455111904762.

What departments or services are in Central Power Plant?

Central Power Plant houses Plant Operations 1.

How many floors does Central Power Plant have?

Central Power Plant has 2 floors.

How do I find Central Power Plant on the University of Michigan campus?

Central Power Plant is located on Central Campus at 1120 HURON ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 6 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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