Detroit Observatory
Observatory in Ann Arbor, MichiganWikipedia
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Nov 1, 2026
Peter WaitzmanHOST
This approach was revolutionary in American higher education, making Michigan one of the first true research universities in the United States.
Peter WaitzmanHOST
Evidence of this commitment was the construction of the Detroit Observatory in 1854, which became the third largest observatory in the world at the time.
Peter WaitzmanHOST
The university was pushing American education in new directions.
Peter WaitzmanHOST
The 1860s saw Michigan become the first American university to own and operate its own hospital, establishing a tradition of medical innovation that continues today.
Greg DooleyHOST
It's going to be a ton of fun.
Greg DooleyHOST
Doing a quick talk at the Detroit Observatory on November 12th, part of the Making Michigan series by the Bentley Historical Library.
Greg DooleyHOST
And I'll be at a bunch of clubs this year.
Greg DooleyHOST
U of M Club of Detroit in Flint, Ohio State Week, many more.