University of Michigan Campus - University Hospital, Simpson Memorial Institute for Medical Research, and the Detroit Observatory
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University Hospital was designed by Albert Kahn. The first part of construction was completed in the fall of 1921, but could not continue because of lack of funds. Construction resumed in fall of 1923 and was completed in August 1925. The Simpson Memorial Institute for Medical Research was presented to University by Christine McDonald Simpson as a memorial to her husband, Henry. Designed by Albert Kahn, the building completed on June 29, 1926. The Detroit Observatory was completed in 1854. Today, the building stands essentially as it was in 1854. The original astronomical instruments remain intact and operational. - Bentley Historical Library
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