Chrysler Center

Also known as: Chrysler Center Continuing Engineering Education, CHRYS

Chrysler Center is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2121 BONISTEEL BLVD, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 3 floors. The building code is CHRYS, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features ramp access. It houses Dorothy And Harry Chesebrough Auditorium, Room 133, Distance Learning Classroom 151, Utility Classroom 153 and 8 more. From the Diag, Chrysler Center is approximately 29 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 5 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1967 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Swanson Associates
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Named for: Chrysler Corporation, which funded its construction for continuing engineering education
• Notable: Part of Eero Saarinen's North Campus master plan
• Primary use: Engineering Career Resource Center and College of Engineering offices

Accessibility

• Ramp Access: West side next to Bonisteel Blvd. or through Duderstadt/Pierpont Commons to north

Departments & Services

• Dorothy And Harry Chesebrough Auditorium
• Room 133
• Distance Learning Classroom 151
• Utility Classroom 153
• Chrysler Lobby
• Integrative Systems And Design
• Engineering Career Resource Center 1
• Graduate Professional Education Off Campus Programs
• Engineering Advising Center 1
• Engineering Learning Center 1
• International Programs In Engineering 1
• Multidisciplinary Design Program

Classrooms

Chrysler Center has 4 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 133: Classroom, 85 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Student Displays.
• Room 151: Classroom, 50 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Interactive Screen/Wacom.
• Room 165: Classroom, 85 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Interactive Screen/Wacom.
• Room 220: Classroom, 234 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Multiple Content Streams.

Nearby Buildings

• Pierpont Commons 216 ft (66 m)
• Duderstadt Center 226 ft (69 m)
• Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower 371 ft (113 m)
• Walgreen Drama Center 376 ft (115 m)
• Eda U. Gerstacker Grove 467 ft (142 m)

Other Academic Buildings

• Lurie Biomedical Engineering
• Art and Architecture Building
• Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building
• GG Brown Laboratory
• Burton Memorial Tower

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chrysler Center located?

Chrysler Center is located at 2121 BONISTEEL BLVD on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.291071995833335, -83.71672654166667.

Is Chrysler Center wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Ramp access: West side next to Bonisteel Blvd. or through Duderstadt/Pierpont Commons to north.

What departments or services are in Chrysler Center?

Chrysler Center houses Dorothy And Harry Chesebrough Auditorium, Room 133, Distance Learning Classroom 151, Utility Classroom 153, Chrysler Lobby, Integrative Systems And Design, Engineering Career Resource Center 1, Graduate Professional Education Off Campus Programs, Engineering Advising Center 1, Engineering Learning Center 1, International Programs In Engineering 1, Multidisciplinary Design Program.

How many floors does Chrysler Center have?

Chrysler Center has 3 floors.

How do I find Chrysler Center on the University of Michigan campus?

Chrysler Center is located on North Campus at 2121 BONISTEEL BLVD. From the Diag, it is approximately 29 minutes walking northeast.

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