Helen Newberry

Overview and Description
Construction of the Helen Newberry Residence in 1915 was the result of a generous gift from Mrs. Helen Newberry's three children. The original cost of the building was $75,000. An exclusively all-female residence since its founding, the building was formerly the property of the Student Christian Association. In 1925, U-M purchased the facility for $25,000.

Helen Newberry is located on Central Campus. See a map of the campus area surrounding Helen Newberry. Helen Newberry, similar to Betsy Barbour, houses approximately 140 female students, 70% of which are freshmen.

Newberry is home to the Adelia Cheever Living Learning Community.

The Resident Staff, also shared by Helen Newberry House, includes 5 resident advisors, 1 Minority Peer Advisor Assistant, 1 ResComp Systems Consultant.

Betsy Barbour and sister Hall Newberry House are located directly next to each other and share many facilities. Within Betsy Barbour is the dining area and Community Center area. Within Newberry the Community Learning Center, ResComp computing site, a kitchenette, and an exercise/dance room.

• Exterior of Helen Newberry
• Lobby Area
• Rescomp Computing Site
• Minority Lounge
• Main Lounge
• Reading Room
• Single Room
• Double Room
• Triple Room

History and Biographies
The children of Helen Handy Newberry of Detroit gave the University $75,000 in the summer of 1913 in order to build a women's residence hall near Kelsey Museum. Helen Newberry is the oldest all-female hall on campus, which opened in 1915. The money was given with the understanding that the property would belong to the Christian Students Association. The SCA sold Newberry to the University for $25,000 in 1925.

Maps

• Central Campus Area
• Driving Directions to shopping center