Wide open space April 14, 2016 2:30 PM | Photo courtesy of Tulane University Archives newwave@tulane.edu View PDF Circa 1894, this view of the uptown campus includes Walter E. Blessey Hall, far right, which was built as the mechanical engineering building. It is one of the four original buildings constructed on the St. Charles Avenue location. Today, it houses the earth and environmental sciences department. Other Related Articles Studying disease-causing bacteria in Lake Pontchartrain Tulane alumni honored at 2024 Black Medical Alumni Reunion Tulane School of Medicine receives $10 million from the Marshall family to fight cancer Students create video games in class Trailblazing alumna highlights mentorship during NTC dean’s colloquium