Tappan Hall
Academic TAPAlso 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
| Category | Academic |
|---|---|
| Address | 855 South University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 3 |
| Coordinates | 42.27551322894736, -83.73925882105264 |
| Building Code | TAP |
| Campus | Central Campus |
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).
Units & Services
- Fine Arts Library
- Career Resource Center
- Graduate Study Room
- History Of Art
- Media Services
- Student Services
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 units 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.
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 May 18, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/tappan-hall