UofM Regents gave their
approval on Thursday, May 19 to proceed with a $15 million renovation of the
President's Residence. The property serves dual functions as the residence of the current president and as a university event center. They are taking advantage of the fact that the house is unoccupied as they transition presidents. Work includes accessibility upgrades, fire detection & suppression improvements, and new security features.
From the approval letter:
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Built in 1840 at 4,800 square feet, the President’s Residence has had four significant additions between 1864 and 1933, increasing its size to 14,000 square feet. It is the oldest building on campus – and among the oldest in the community – and the only surviving structure on the original 40-acre site known as the Diag.
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