Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering
Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Earth sciences educational facility at University of Nevada, Reno, US
The Mackay School building features Classical architecture with Georgian Colonial elements, housing three academic departments and four public service divisions.
Built in 1908 as a tribute to mining entrepreneur John Mackay, the school building established architectural standards for the University of Nevada campus until 1941.
The W.M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum contains exhibits of Nevada mining history, geological specimens, and the Mackay Silver Collection.
Students access specialized research facilities, including the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Nevada State Climate Office.
A statue by sculptor Gutzon Borglum stands in front of the building, depicting John Mackay, whose family funded the institution with a $30 million fortune.
Location: Nevada
Part of: University of Nevada, Reno
Website: http://unr.edu/mackay
GPS coordinates: 39.53944,-119.81333
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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