Mechanical Laboratory and Power House
historic place
The Mechanical Laboratory and Power House is a historic place located in Houston, Harris County. This building was an integral part of the early campus of the William M. Rice Institute, which is now known as Rice University. Construction on the Mechanical Laboratory and Power House occurred during the 1910s, as the university was being established. In 2021, the Mechanical Laboratory and Power House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While specific historical marker text for this site is not available, the building's role was crucial for the university's initial operations. Its presence marks a significant aspect of Rice University's foundational development in the early 20th century.