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
About this site
Weather Bereau Building, Old is a historical marker in Abilene, Taylor County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Taylor County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4461, -99.7429 near Abilene. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sacred Heart Catholic Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Roberts, Nathan J. and Nancy, House, Boyd--Hall House, and Parramore, D. D., House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5441003833. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
