Martha Cook Residence

Also known as: Martha Cook Building

Martha Cook Residence is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 906 N. UNIVERSITY AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 4 floors. It houses Rescomp 1, Cafeteria 2, Gold Room, Red Room and 5 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Martha Cook Residence is approximately 4 minutes walking south.

Classification: Resident Hall.

Official website: Martha Cook Residence

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1915 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: York & Sawyer
• Style: Collegiate Gothic
• Named for: Martha Wolford Cook, mother of William W. Cook (Law Quad donor)
• Notable: First Collegiate Gothic building at U-M; statue of Portia at entry
• Primary use: Women's residence hall
• Did you know: First Collegiate Gothic building at U-M (1915). Entry has a statue of Portia from The Merchant of Venice. Once called "the most beautiful college dormitory in the United States." York & Sawyer designed it, same firm behind the Law Quadrangle.

Departments & Services

• Rescomp 1
• Cafeteria 2
• Gold Room
• Red Room
• Patio 1
• Rec Room
• Study Room
• Front Desk 8
• Martha Cook Facilities

Nearby Buildings

• William Clements Library 314 ft (96 m)
• Lorch Hall 324 ft (99 m)
• Inglis House 341 ft (104 m)
• School of Social Work Building 383 ft (117 m)
• Ginsberg Center 404 ft (123 m)

Other Housing Buildings

• Alice Lloyd Hall
• Betsy Barbour House
• Bursley Hall
• Couzens Hall
• East Quadrangle

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Martha Cook Residence located?

Martha Cook Residence is located at 906 N. UNIVERSITY AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.2746193125, -83.73790711250001.

What departments or services are in Martha Cook Residence?

Martha Cook Residence houses Rescomp 1, Cafeteria 2, Gold Room, Red Room, Patio 1, Rec Room, Study Room, Front Desk 8, Martha Cook Facilities.

How many floors does Martha Cook Residence have?

Martha Cook Residence has 4 floors.

How do I find Martha Cook Residence on the University of Michigan campus?

Martha Cook Residence is located on Central Campus at 906 N. UNIVERSITY AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 4 minutes walking south.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/martha-cook-building-1