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.
Old Weather Bureau Building. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
More about this marker. Marker is mounted to an exterior wall of the building to the left of the front entrance.
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
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 19, 2015
3. Front (South) Elevation of Old Weather Bureau Building
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 439 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 19, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.