Rock of ages: Tribute celebrates 40 years

David Mackey stands near the Living Rock Pictures, displayed behind the wall of pillars behind him. Photos by Sarah Brown

Despite its unique appearance, Living Rock Studios sits unassumingly like a time capsule near the outskirts of Brownsville.

Within its stone walls are testaments of time – Earth’s formation of rocks and minerals, historical manmade artifacts, and even stories thousands of years old recounted through the Bible.

At the second story of Living Rock Studios can be found antiques, artifacts and a photo of Howard Taylor.

David and Marilyn “Penny” Mackey observed the monument’s 40th…