Near Venus in Highlands County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Archbold Biological Station at Red Hill

Photographed By PaulwC3, March 13, 2014

1. Archbold Biological Station at Red Hill Marker

Inscription. These buildings were designed and built during 1930-1935 by Alexander Blair for the Red Hill Estate of John A. Roebling II, son of Washington A. Roebling, who built the Brooklyn Bridge. The industrial vernacular buildings (structures meant to house industrial activities) were constructed of poured concrete to withstand hurricanes and the humid sub-tropical conditions. The largest building, with its distinctive saw-tooth roof, features an original seven-unit storehouse and attached two-story residence. Other buildings include the garage, generator building, and the deep-well pump house. In 1941, Roebling donated the buildings and surrounding estate to Richard Archbold (1907-1976), a famous aviator, explorer and patron of science. Here he founded Archbold Biological Station, a world-renowned facility dedicated to ecological research and conservation. The Roebling buildings were converted to laboratories and offices. The Station manages a 9,000-acre preserve of international conservation importance, and harboring the Florida scrub, a globally threatened ecosystem. Archbold Biological Station at Red Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, for its historical significance in architecture, science, and conservation.

Erected 2008 by the Archibold Biological Station and the

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Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-643.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 27° 10.928′ N, 81° 21.125′ W. Marker is near Venus, Florida, in Highlands County. Marker can be reached from Cottage Drive south of Main Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 Main Drive, Venus FL 33960, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Red Hill Estate (a few steps from this marker); Establishing Archbold Biological Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Building on the Legacy of Richard Archbold (within shouting distance of this marker); Applying Science to Conservation Action (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Challenger Astronauts (approx. 8 miles away); Dedicated to Lake Placid Area Veterans of World War II (approx. 8.1 miles away); Lastinger Memorial Park (approx. 8.1 miles away); 1927 Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Venus.

Also see . . . Archbold Biological Station. (Submitted on March 27, 2023.)

Wide view of the Archbold Biological Station at Red Hill Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, March 13, 2014

2. Wide view of the Archbold Biological Station at Red Hill Marker

View of the Archbold Biological Station-Main Building (ca. 1930) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, March 13, 2014

3. View of the Archbold Biological Station-Main Building (ca. 1930)

Originally built as the Red Hill Estate & Storehouse, later converted for research use. Walls of poured concrete were constructed to withstand hurricanes. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007

View of the Archbold Biological Station-Main Building research facilities (ca. 1930) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, March 13, 2014

4. View of the Archbold Biological Station-Main Building research facilities (ca. 1930)

Originally built as the Red Hill Storehouse, later converted for research use. Walls of poured concrete were constructed to withstand hurricanes. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007

Archbold Biological Station and Preserve image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, March 13, 2014

5. Archbold Biological Station and Preserve

One of the many habitats among the more than 8,000 protected acres around the Biological Station.

Red Hill Estate-pump house (ca. 1933) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, March 13, 2014

6. Red Hill Estate-pump house (ca. 1933)

View of the Red Hill Estate Storehouse detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By PaulwC3, March 13, 2014

7. View of the Red Hill Estate Storehouse detail

The copper-clad loading dock door built to withstand the elements and insects.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 23, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.