Abbott Lawrence Rotch
(1861-1912)

meteorologist

Died aged 51

Abbott Lawrence Rotch (January 6, 1861 – April 7, 1912) was an American meteorologist and founder of the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, the longest continually operating observation site in the United States and an important site for world climatology.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

In memory of Abbott Lawrence Rotch founder and director of the Blue Hill Observatory. Pioneer in the study of the upper air. A life devoted to science for the good of mankind.

Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, Summit Road, Milton, MA, United States where they worked

The Blue Hill Observatory was founded by MIT graduate Abbott Lawrence Rotch as a private scientific station for the study of weather and the atmosphere. The first weather observations were made on february 1, 1885 and they have continued uninterrupted to the present day. This makes it the oldest continuously operating weather station in the nation and a benchmark for world climatology. Owned and operated by Harward university for 60 years , Blue Hill Observatory, in conjunction with the Massachusetts department of conservation and recreation, is now a not-for-profit climate station, educational center, and museum. The observatory and gift shop are open to the public weekends and by appointment.

Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, Summit Road, Milton, MA, United States where they worked