Observatory Lodge
HousingAlso known as: Observatory Hall
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 Central campus. The building has 5 floors. 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 |
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
Departments & 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 239 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 departments 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 Central 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 April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/observatory-hall