Former Site of the Meteorological Unit Auditorium

📍 Address: 380 meters northeast of the intersection between National Highway 246 and the Second Ring Road
🏛️ Historical Background
The former site of the meteorological unit auditorium was originally constructed in 1958, serving as a key facility built during the early years of the People's Republic of China to meet the needs of the military meteorological support system. As the central building of the former Chinese People's Liberation Army meteorological unit base, it fulfilled multiple functions including wartime meteorological intelligence transmission, military conferences, and cultural activities for troops. The auditorium bears witness to a pivotal stage in China’s modernization of meteorology and stands as a tangible testament to military-civilian integration and national defense technological development.

🏗️ Architectural Features
The building exemplifies the typical Soviet-inspired eclecticism style, featuring a brick-concrete structure with a symmetrical façade. A semicircular portico is centrally positioned, flanked by vertical decorative lines that highlight its historical character. The roof is gabled and covered with dark gray glazed tiles, while the eaves retain original stone inscriptions of the slogan “Serving the People,” marking a distinct era. Inside, the original wooden stage, curved audience seating, and certain acoustic design elements remain intact, reflecting the functional aesthetics of public buildings from the 1950s.

Cultural Relics and Significance

• Fully preserved main structure and historical inscribed components
• Original hand-drawn military meteorological charts from the 1960s still visible on interior walls
• Listed in the List of Important Modern and Contemporary Historical Sites and Representative Buildings of ×× City (2021)

📚 Cultural Value
This site serves as a crucial physical record for studying the history of China’s military meteorology and the cultural development of the People’s Liberation Army. It also represents an irreplaceable red cultural heritage within the city’s collective memory. The evolution of its architectural style and function reflects the interplay of state ideology and societal characteristics during a specific historical period.

🎫 Visitor Information

• Opening Hours: 9:00–17:00, Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays)
• Admission: Free (advance reservation required)
• Recommended Visit Duration: 40 minutes
• Nearby Facilities: Adjacent to the Urban Cultural Square, featuring thematic signage and a digital audio guide system

📌 Reminder: Please do not touch wall inscriptions or historical artifacts. Respect the regulations for cultural heritage preservation.