Built 1961. Designed by John Warnecke, McCone Hall houses several academic departments in the earth sciences, as well as the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory, one of the world's foremost centers for the study of earthquakes, and the Earth Sciences and Map Library. It is named for alumnus and former CIA director John McCone.
Building Details
Floors: 7
Accessible entrances: There are three entrances to McCone Hall. The south side ground level entrance is usable via exterior ramp, but does not provide an automatic opener. The west side level one entrance does provide an automatic opener, and enters at grade.
Restrooms: There are usable restroom facilities for both women and men on levels 1-5. There are no restrooms on the ground level. Location: Level 1: directly south of center stairs Level 2: directly north of south stairs Level 3: directly north of south stairs Level 4: directly north of south stairs Level five: north of south stairs
Designated waiting area: The Designated Waiting Area is located in the stairwell lobby to the left of the elevators when facing them.
Emergency evacuation cabinet: NE: The emergency evacuation cabinet is located in the elevator lobby on the ground floor.
