About this property
The Ivinson Mansion, now the Laramie Plains Museum, was built in 1892 in Laramie, Wyoming by Jane and Edward Ivinson. Designed by architect Walter E. Ware of Salt Lake City and built by local contractor Frank Cook, the house was regarded as the most significant residence in Laramie at its completion. Edward Ivinson gave the mansion to the Episcopal Church, which used it as a boarding school until 1958.
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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 72001295. It was listed on February 23, 1972.
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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 Ivinson Mansion and Grounds listed on the National Register?
Ivinson Mansion and Grounds was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Ivinson Mansion and Grounds?
Ivinson Mansion and Grounds is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ivinson Mansion and Grounds?
The period of significance for Ivinson Mansion and Grounds is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1892.
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