School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower
Academic SPHAlso known as: Henry Frieze Vaughan Public Health Building, SPH
School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1415 WASHINGTON HTS, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 3 floors. The building code is SPH, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features ramp access. It houses Research Tower, Community Crossroads Room, Lane Family Auditorium, Sph I Auditorium and 21 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower is approximately 9 minutes walking northeast.
Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 23 classrooms.
Official website: School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower
Building Details
| Category | Academic |
|---|---|
| Address | 1415 WASHINGTON HTS, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 3 |
| Coordinates | 42.28082186140352, -83.73042440701755 |
| Building Code | SPH |
| Website | sph.umich.edu |
| Campus | Medical Campus |
History
- Year Built: 1942 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Lewis J. Sarvis
- Style: Collegiate Gothic / Georgian Revival
- Named for: Henry Frieze Vaughan, first dean of School of Public Health
- Notable: One of earliest dedicated public health school buildings in the US
- Primary use: School of Public Health
Accessibility
- Ramp Access: South side main entrance facing Washington Heights, and both entrances on north and south side of the courtyard under the bridge.
Departments & Services
- Research Tower
- Community Crossroads Room
- Lane Family Auditorium
- Sph I Auditorium
- Public Health Clinics
- Academic Outreach
- Academic Services
- Associate Dean
- Budget And Administration
- Career Services And Resources
- Center For Research On Ethnicity Culture And Health
- Development And External Relations
- Environmental Health Services
- Epidemiology
- Office Of Academic Affairs Admission
- Office Of The Dean 1
- Research And Facilities
- Health Behavior And Health Education
- Office Of Public Health Practice
- Center For Managing Chronic Disease
- Center For Social Epideimiology And Population Health
- Global Health Programs Initiatives
- Griffith Leadership Center
- Health Society Scholars Program
- Glass House Cafe 1
Nearby Buildings
- Public Health I (Vaughan Building) 1 ft (0 m)
- Observatory Lodge 239 ft (73 m)
- Public Health II 252 ft (77 m)
- Alice Lloyd Hall 352 ft (107 m)
- Mosher-Jordan Hall 369 ft (112 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 School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower located?
- School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower is located at 1415 WASHINGTON HTS on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.28082186140352, -83.73042440701755.
- Is School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower wheelchair accessible?
- Yes. Ramp access: South side main entrance facing Washington Heights, and both entrances on north and south side of the courtyard under the bridge..
- What departments or services are in School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower?
- School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower houses Research Tower, Community Crossroads Room, Lane Family Auditorium, Sph I Auditorium, Public Health Clinics, Academic Outreach, Academic Services, Associate Dean, Budget And Administration, Career Services And Resources, Center For Research On Ethnicity Culture And Health, Development And External Relations, Environmental Health Services, Epidemiology, Office Of Academic Affairs Admission, and 10 more departments.
- How many floors does School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower have?
- School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower has 3 floors.
- How do I find School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower on the University of Michigan campus?
- School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower is located on Central Campus at 1415 WASHINGTON HTS. From the Diag, it is approximately 9 minutes walking northeast.
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/henry-frieze-vaughan-public-health-building