National Register of Historic Places

City and County Building

Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
Listed
November 30, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002828

About this property

The City and County Building, also known as the City-County Building, at 19th St. and Carey Ave. in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was built during 1917–1919. It was designed by architect William Dubois in Classical Revival style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It was deemed significant for association with the Laramie County government and the City of Cheyenne governments' development, as well as "for the quality of its craftsmanship and detailing." It combined city hall and courthouse functions and originally held 14 county and six city offices, besides courts.

Location

19th St. and Carey Ave.
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
41.13510, -104.81883

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was City and County Building listed on the National Register?

City and County Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1978.

What type of historic resource is City and County Building?

City and County Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for City and County Building?

The period of significance for City and County Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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