About this property
The Oxford Horse Barn, built in 1887, is located near Laramie, Wyoming in Albany County, Wyoming. It is one of the oldest and largest existing barns in Albany County. The barn in an excellent example of vernacular architecture as influenced by the English cattle and horse ranchers which immigrated to the American West. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86001398. It was listed on June 24, 1986.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Barn at Oxford Horse Ranch listed on the National Register?
Barn at Oxford Horse Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Barn at Oxford Horse Ranch?
Barn at Oxford Horse Ranch is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barn at Oxford Horse Ranch?
The period of significance for Barn at Oxford Horse Ranch is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1887.
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