Laboratory of Mechanics, Ames

Name: Laboratory of Mechanics
Address: Ames, United States

#19 among attractions in Ames

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The Laboratory of Mechanics, formerly known as Engineering Hall, is a historic building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States. The two-story, brick structure with a mansard roof is a simplified version of the Second Empire style. It features a three-story tower with a mansard roof at the main entry. The original building was "L" shaped, designed by J.B. Ballinger, and built by V. Tomlinson. Its first addition was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Foster & Liebbe, and completed in 1885 by Tomlinson. Other additions were completed in 1933 and 1997. ()

Built: 1883 (141 years ago)Coordinates: 42°1'32"N, 93°39'2"W

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Laboratory of Mechanics – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iowa State Center, Reiman Gardens, Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Bell Tower.

0.8 miSE
Ballet, Theater, Concerts and shows
Iowa State Center, Ames
20 min walk • The Iowa State Center is located just southeast of Iowa State University's central campus in Ames, Iowa. It is a complex of cultural and athletic venues.
1.2 miSE
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Reiman Gardens, Ames
31 min walk • Reiman Gardens is a 17-acre university-owned public garden located immediately south of Jack Trice Stadium on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa.
0.9 miN
Outdoor activities, Golf
Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Ames
23 min walk • Veenker Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course which is owned and operated by Iowa State University. The golf course was completed in 1938 and it has hosted the Iowa Master's golf tournament since then. In 1959 the course was renamed for George F.
~1240 ftE
Tower
Bell Tower, Ames
7 min walk • The Iowa State University Campanile is located on Iowa State's central campus, and is home to the Stanton Memorial Carillon. The campanile is widely seen as one of the major symbols of Iowa State University.
0.4 miE
Monuments and statues
Food Sciences Building, Ames
10 min walk • The Food Sciences Building, formerly known as Dairy Industry Building, is a historic building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States. The two-story, Bedford stone structure was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Rawson & Souers. J. and W. A. Elliott Construction completed it in 1928.
~770 ftNE
Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
4 min walk • The Iowa State University campus contains over 160 buildings, several of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.2 miNE
42°2'8"N • 93°37'52"W
Furman Aquatic Center, Ames
31 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
0.7 miSE
42°1'18"N • 93°38'17"W
Fisher Theater, Ames
18 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
The Farm House, Ames
14 min walk • The Farm House, also known as the Knapp–Wilson House, is the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Now a museum open to the general public, this house was built 1861-65 as part of the model farm that eventually became Iowa State.
0.6 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Ames
17 min walk • Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is a historic building in Ames, Iowa, United States. It is a large four-story brick structure that was built in 1931 for the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Iowa State College.
~380 ftS
Art gallery, Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
2 min walk • Iowa State University of Science and Technology is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa. It is the largest university in the state of Iowa and the third largest university in the Big 12 athletic conference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Laboratory of Mechanics?

Nearby attractions include Black Engineering Building, Ames (1 min walk), Iowa State University, Ames (2 min walk), Iowa State University, Ames (4 min walk), Morrill Hall, Ames (5 min walk).

How to get to Laboratory of Mechanics by public transport?

The nearest stations to Laboratory of Mechanics:

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Student Services • Lines: 1, 12, 21, 25, 3, 6, 7 (1 min walk)
Upper Friley • Lines: 1, 25, 6, 9 (2 min walk)