Laramie Downtown Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Laramie Downtown Historic District

Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
Listed
November 10, 1988
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
88002541

About this property

The Laramie Downtown Historic District comprises the historic core of Laramie, Wyoming. Established in 1868, Laramie owes its existence to the Union Pacific Railway, which chose the site and began selling property. By 1871 Laramie was the county seat of Albany County. The historic district includes many buildings dating to the earliest days of Laramie as well as railroad-related structures built between 1870 and 1938. 59 buildings are considered to be contributing structures in the 10-1/2 square block area. Downtown Laramie was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1988.

Location

Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
41.31155, -105.59518

Categories

COMMERCETRANSPORTATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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0.1 mi
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0.3 mi
Blair, Charles E., House
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0.3 mi
Snow Train Rolling Stock
Civil War
0.3 mi
St. Paulus Kirche
Industrial
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Wyoming Territorial Prison Riot, Laramie WY
1893Frontier
0.2 mi
Laramie City Vigilante Lynchings — Five Men, WY
1868Frontier
0.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Laramie Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Laramie Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Laramie Downtown Historic District?

Laramie Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Laramie Downtown Historic District?

The period of significance for Laramie Downtown Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1868.

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