Historic places in Ann Arbor

Historic places in Ann Arbor

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   Detroit Observatory

   The oldest astronomical observatory in Michigan and 2nd oldest building remaining on campus. Take a free tour of the observatory and learn how it set the stage for The University of Michigan to become a center of science and research. The telescopes at this observatory served to set time for the entire city and keep the trains running on schedule until the development of more reliable timepieces and telecommunications.

   Closed · opens noon Thursday·free · Built 1854
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   Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

   Galleries featuring nearly 100,000 artefacts from Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern civilizations.

   Tue-Fri 9AM-4PM, Sat Sun 1PM-4PM, closed Mondays·Free (donations gratefully accepted) · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
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   University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

   Exhibit Museum of Natural History

   Exhibits on natural sciences and anthropology, including prehistoric life, Michigan wildlife, Native American and other cultures, and rock and mineral specimens.

   Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM·Free (donations gratefully accepted) · Free entry
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   The Cube

   A 15-foot-tall (5 m), 2400-lb glossy black cube created by Tony Rosenthal; there's a similar one in the East Village of New York City. The Cube spins on its axis when pushed. Although Tony Rosenthal cubes often appear identical, the late artist always varied design elements on each of his cubes. Alamo has a distinctive curve element whereas Ann Arbor is more geometric.
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   Kempf House

   A restored Greek Revival house museum from 1853; once home to Reuben and Pauline Kempf, prominent Ann Arbor musicians, now offering guided tours and a glimpse into Victorian life in Ann Arbor.

   Tours offered 1PM-4PM on Sundays, September through December and March through June, or by appointment·$1 · Free entry · Built 1853
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   Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry

   Over 10,000 artifacts focused on the history of dentistry, with particular interest in dental practice and technology in the United States and Michigan since the 18th century.

   Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM·Free

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   Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments

   Housed in the School of Music, the Stearns Collection holds over 2500 pieces of historical and contemporary musical instruments from all over the world.

   Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM·Free
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   Michigan Wolverines

   Ann Arbor is a college town, and this fact is perhaps no more prevalent than on game day (particularly football where the stadium fills to the largest capacity in the entire nation). UM has one of the most accomplished and competitive athletic programs in the nation. No visit is complete without taking in at least one Michigan sporting event. The football program has won more games in its history than any other Division I FBS program, and sells out every game at "The Big House", capacity 109,901. The men's ice hockey program is a national powerhouse, winning an NCAA record 9 national championships, and packing a boisterous 6,377 sellout crowd into historic Yost Ice Arena. Michigan also has a strong tradition in men's basketball, swimming, baseball, softball, field hockey, gymnastics, cross country and track. Other teams include women's basketball, golf, men's and women's lacrosse, rowing, soccer, diving, tennis, volleyball, water polo, and wrestling.

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   Nickels Arcade

   Shops and galleries housed in a historic indoor walkway with a glass atrium-style ceiling, built in 1915 and modelled after a European arcade.
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    The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower

    Lurie Tower

    A 165-foot (50 m) tall structure which houses an operational carillon. The tower is open to visitors when the bells are being played, with two floors accessible by elevator. The top floor allows the visitors to see the carillonneur playing, while the lower floor provides a view of the carillon bells, and a skyline view of the Ann Arbor area. The current operational hours are posted at the base of the tower.
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    Dixboro General Store

    One of the busiest country gift and furnishing stores in Michigan, located in a historic store in the village of Dixboro. Furniture, candles, collectables, garden decor, tabletops, bath and body supplies, home accessories, lighting, and edible goodies.

    Mon-Thu Sat 10AM-6PM, Fri 10AM-8PM, Sun 11AM-5PM

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    Motte & Bailey

    Specializes in history.

    Open now · closes 7 pm·Wheelchair accessible

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    The University of Michigan Law School Quadrangle

    The Law School's "Quad", nationally renowned for its serene environment and beautiful Gothic-style architecture, is just south of the center of campus. Built in the early 20th century, the Quad consists of Hutchins Hall — the main law school building — the reading room and the U-shaped Lawyer's Club. The reading room (open to visitors) is an enormous cathedral-like building with stained glass windows featuring the colors of major universities in the US and around the world. The underground law library is naturally lit by enormous windowed shafts just beyond the Quad. The Quad is a grassy open space ringed by trees and seasonal flower beds. During the warmer seasons, students relax and toss the ball around, or sit and study in the Quad, making it an integral part of the Law School. Many locals consider the Law Quad to be the most beautiful part of Ann Arbor.

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    Downtown Ann Arbor

    Most of the shops and restaurants line State, Liberty, and Main streets, with the quality becoming more upscale as you approach Main. The other popular student hangouts are along South University street. A few blocks north of downtown is the historic Kerrytown district, full of remodeled old homes and pleasant shopping.

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    Museum on Main Street

    The Kellogg-Warden House is a single-family house located at 500 North Main Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. It now houses the Washtenaw County Historical Society's Museum on Main Street.

    Hours unclear (By appointment only)·Free entry
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    Professors’ Monument

    There is a half-broken column that stands upon a small pedestal at the southeast corner of Hatcher Library. Plaques for Professors Douglass Houghton (Geology), Charles Fox (Agriculture), and Samuel Denton (Medicine).

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    Holiday's Restaurant

    2080 West Stadium Boulevard

    Closed · opens 8 am tomorrow·Wheelchair accessible

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    Union Rec

    545 South Main Street

    Open now · closes 6 pm

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    The Rock

    Corner of Washtenaw & Hill

    Wheelchair accessible

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    Charles Baird Carillon

    881 N University Ave

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    Barbour Gymnasium

22. SeeMemorial

    Holocaust Memorial

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