Western Michigan University
Facilities Management
GoWMU | W-Exchange | A-Z List

Find People

Building Information

Physical Plant (021)

Current Use:
Physical Plant, Transportation Services
The Physical Plant is the central location for Maintenance Services, Custodial Services and the home of Western's Transportation Department. The Physical Plant is on Stadium Dr. next to the Seelye Center.

Facility Information

Bronco Fix-It request for:

Directions:
Located on Stadium Drive, in the area between Oliver Street and West Lovell Street. North of Waldo Stadium and the Seelye Center.
Latitude/Longitude:
N42.287647,W85.59905
*Parking:
Visitor - Parking Lot 6
Student - Parking Lot 7
Employee - Parking Lot 4,5, or 6
(signage may change as necessary without notice)
Building  Coordinator:
Laura Kirkendall, Facilities Management / Laura Cornish, Facilities Management
laura.l.kirkendall@wmich.edu
(269) 387-8145; (269) 387-8595

Space Usage and Historical Information

Physical Plant was built in 1921. It has approximately 48,352 square foot on 3 floors.
Current Use:
Physical Plant, Transportation Services
Dedication:
Manual Arts portion in 1921. Maintenance portion in 1947. Physical Plant is a combination of these two buildings
Original Use:
Manual Arts classes