Observatory Lodge
HousingAlso known as: Observatory Hall
Codes and aliases: OBSRV. These codes appear in campus maps, room schedules, and classroom searches.
Observatory Lodge is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1402 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Medical campus. The building has 5 floors. Related campus codes for this building include OBSRV. It houses Air Force Rotc Detachment 390, Army Rotc Wolverine Battalion, Navy Rotc. From the Diag, Observatory Lodge is approximately 9 minutes walking east.
Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 2 classrooms.
Building Details
| Category | Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1402 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 5 |
| Coordinates | 42.2802, -83.7307 |
| Campus | Medical Campus |
| Known Codes | OBSRV |
History
- Year Built: 1930 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Unknown
- Style: Tudor Revival
- Named for: Named for its proximity to the Detroit Observatory (1854) on Observatory Street; originally built as luxury apartments
- Notable: Six-story luxury apartments; U-M purchased 1966; renovated 2007
- Primary use: School of Kinesiology classrooms and offices
Units & Services
- Air Force Rotc Detachment 390
- Army Rotc Wolverine Battalion
- Navy Rotc
Nearby Buildings
- Public Health II 208 ft (64 m)
- Mosher-Jordan Hall 211 ft (64 m)
- Public Health I (Vaughan Building) 238 ft (73 m)
- School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower 238 ft (73 m)
- Alice Lloyd Hall 457 ft (139 m)
Other Housing Buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Observatory Lodge located?
- Observatory Lodge is located at 1402 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.2802, -83.7307.
- What units or services are in Observatory Lodge?
- Observatory Lodge houses Air Force Rotc Detachment 390, Army Rotc Wolverine Battalion, Navy Rotc.
- How many floors does Observatory Lodge have?
- Observatory Lodge has 5 floors.
- How do I find Observatory Lodge on the University of Michigan campus?
- Observatory Lodge is located on Medical Campus at 1402 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS. From the Diag, it is approximately 9 minutes walking east.
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 July 20, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/observatory-hall/