Tappan Hall

Also known as: TAP, Tappan

Tappan Hall is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 855 South University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 3 floors. The building code is TAP, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Fine Arts Library, Career Resource Center, Graduate Study Room, History Of Art and 2 more. From the Diag, Tappan Hall is approximately 3 minutes walking southwest.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 4 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1894 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Spier & Rohns
• Style: Richardsonian Romanesque
• Named for: Henry Philip Tappan, first U-M president (1852–1863)
• Notable: Oldest extant classroom building on campus
• Primary use: History of Art department

Accessibility

• Elevator: Go through the East entrance, and the elevator is on the left.
• Ramp Access: Power doors are located at the East entrance (side entrance).

Departments & Services

• Fine Arts Library
• Career Resource Center
• Graduate Study Room
• History Of Art
• Media Services
• Student Services

Classrooms

Tappan Hall has 4 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 130: Classroom, 25 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 180: Classroom, 33 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Assistive listening, Digital projector.
• Room 210: Classroom, 15 seats. Equipment: Fixed tables, Tables, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 270: Classroom, 15 seats. Equipment: Fixed tables, Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.

Nearby Buildings

• Museum of Art 130 ft (40 m)
• Inglis House 183 ft (56 m)
• Tisch Hall 301 ft (92 m)
• William Clements Library 351 ft (107 m)
• Hatcher Graduate Library 382 ft (116 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 Tappan Hall located?

Tappan Hall is located at 855 South University Ave on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27551322894736, -83.73925882105264.

Is Tappan Hall wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Go through the East entrance, and the elevator is on the left.. Ramp access: Power doors are located at the East entrance (side entrance)..

What departments or services are in Tappan Hall?

Tappan Hall houses Fine Arts Library, Career Resource Center, Graduate Study Room, History Of Art, Media Services, Student Services.

How many floors does Tappan Hall have?

Tappan Hall has 3 floors.

How do I find Tappan Hall on the University of Michigan campus?

Tappan Hall is located on Central Campus at 855 South University Ave. From the Diag, it is approximately 3 minutes walking southwest.

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