Berrien Springs Michigan Birch Hall Emmanuel Missionary College Real Photo Postcard

Birch Hall, completed in 1903, served as a women's dormitory for the Michigan State Normal College, which later became Eastern Michigan College. Its construction addressed the significant need for on-campus residential facilities as the institution expanded its enrollment, particularly among female students pursuing careers in education. The building exemplified the architectural styles and functional requirements of burgeoning higher education campuses in the early 20th century.