Facilites Management Company

From Humble Origins to Modern Excellence

Unveiling the remarkable journey of Beta Chapter’s time-honored home

In 1904, the first-ever Gamma Phi Beta facility was built at Beta Chapter at the University of Michigan. Initially, the property was owned and operated by Gamma Phi Beta-affiliated entities that steered the ship until 2014, when the Sorority’s Facilities Management Company (FMC) took over. Over the years, the facility has shape-shifted to cater to the contemporary needs of its live-in members yet echoes of its historic allure persist. The original bedroom doors and transom windows remain intact, preserving the charm of yesteryears. Here is a look at the metamorphosis of Beta Chapter’s facility from 1904 to the present day.

Fast Facts

• The facility has the capacity to accommodate 59 residents.

• Nancy Barnes serves as the chapter’s facility director.

• The facility director’s suite, located in the property’s basement, is the largest in the FMC’s property portfolio.

• The facility has undergone two major remodels since 1904.

• In the 2016 remodel, numerous rooms were renovated and a new wing and patio area were added. There was a focus on blending the original building and earlier addition to make a more cohesive-looking house.