The building was constructed using money from Christine Simpson and was dedicated to her husband who died of pernicious anemia. Her husband was in the business of manufacturing malleable iron in Detroit until his death in 1923. As you can see here, it is a pretty nice looking building.
After her husband's death, she decided to donate $150,000 for the building and $250,000 as an endowment dedicated to the research of the disease that killed her husband. The offer was accepted by the regents.
Construction began in 1925 and was completed in 1926. You can see some of the nice details here.
And here...
I kind of like the faux columns.
I also like the intricate details on the building.
I just took this shot because it looks kind of secluded.
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