Abilene in Taylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Weather Bureau Building

Photographed by Duane Hall, July 19, 2015

1. Old Weather Bureau Building Marker

Inscription. This structure was completed for the Abilene office of the United States Weather Bureau in 1909. The interior contained living quarters and an observatory for the administrator. The first official in charge here was W.H. Green, who served until 1944. Area weather services were later moved to the airport and the building was used for storage and for business school classes. The exterior features detailing of several architectural styles.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1980

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3833.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 32° 27.002′ N, 99° 44.335′ W. Marker is in Abilene, Texas, in Taylor County. It can be reached from the intersection of N. 1st Street and Beech Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker and building are at northeast corner of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1482 N 1st Street, Abilene TX 79601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Guitar Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Laughter Undertaking Co. (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bankhead Highway

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Abilene's First School (approx. ¼ mile away); The Hotel Grace (approx. ¼ mile away); Texas & Pacific Railroad Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Hotel Wooten (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Texas & Pacific Railway (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abilene.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Abilene Reporter-News (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. Marker is mounted to an exterior wall of the building to the left of the front entrance.

Front Entrance to the Old Weather Bureau Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, July 19, 2015

2. Front Entrance to the Old Weather Bureau Building

Marker is mounted on wall to the left of the entrance

Front (South) Elevation of Old Weather Bureau Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, July 19, 2015

3. Front (South) Elevation of Old Weather Bureau Building

Old Weather Bureau Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, July 19, 2015

4. Old Weather Bureau Building

View to north across N. 1st St

Photographed by Duane Hall, July 19, 2015

5. Old Weather Bureau Building

Building is located at the northeast corner
of N. 1st Street and Beech Street

Photographed by Duane Hall, July 19, 2015

6. Old Weather Bureau Building

West and north elevations of building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 19, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.