Simpson Institute
MedicalAlso known as: Thomas H Simpson Memorial Inst Medical Research
Simpson Institute is a medical building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 102 OBSERVATORY ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 3 floors. It houses Michi Conference Room, Cancer Prevention Research Group, Historical Center For The Health Sciences, Michi. From the Diag, Simpson Institute is approximately 10 minutes walking northeast.
Classification: Teach, Research, Support.
Building Details
| Category | Medical |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 OBSERVATORY ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 3 |
| Coordinates | 42.281883, -83.73075722000002 |
| Campus | Medical Campus |
History
- Year Built: 1927 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Albert Kahn
- Style: Beaux-Arts / Neoclassical
- Named for: Thomas Henry Simpson, Detroit iron magnate (died of pernicious anemia 1923)
- Notable: Granite facade resembling Greco-Roman temple; pioneered pernicious anemia treatment
- Primary use: Medical research, administrative offices
Departments & Services
- Michi Conference Room
- Cancer Prevention Research Group
- Historical Center For The Health Sciences
- Michi
Nearby Buildings
- Detroit Observatory 254 ft (78 m)
- Medical Professional Building 270 ft (82 m)
- Alice Lloyd Hall 314 ft (96 m)
- School of Public Health Bldg I and Crossroads and Tower 397 ft (121 m)
- Public Health I (Vaughan Building) 398 ft (121 m)
Other Medical Buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Simpson Institute located?
- Simpson Institute is located at 102 OBSERVATORY ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.281883, -83.73075722000002.
- What departments or services are in Simpson Institute?
- Simpson Institute houses Michi Conference Room, Cancer Prevention Research Group, Historical Center For The Health Sciences, Michi.
- How many floors does Simpson Institute have?
- Simpson Institute has 3 floors.
- How do I find Simpson Institute on the University of Michigan campus?
- Simpson Institute is located on Central Campus at 102 OBSERVATORY ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 10 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/thomas-h-simpson-memorial-inst-medical-research