Parco Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Parco Historic District

Sinclair, Carbon County, Wyoming
Listed
May 5, 1987
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87000918

About this property

The Parco Historic District, also known as the Sinclair Historic District, comprises the center of Sinclair, Wyoming, originally known as Parco, surrounding the Parco Inn. The district includes 93 buildings, of which 49 are considered to be contributing structures to the district. Sinclair was built as a company town in 1924–25 with a consistent design theme by architects Fisher & Fisher in the Spanish Colonial revival style. In addition to the Parco Inn other significant structures include the Sinclair Theatre and Recreation Hall, the school, the library and the Community Church. The central plaza, business district and original worker housing also contribute. Parco was built as a company town to house workers at the Producers and Refiners Oil Company (PARCO) refinery for oil man Frank Kistler. The town was renamed Sinclair in 1942 when the town and refinery were managed by the Sinclair Refining Company. The Parco Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1987.

Location

Sinclair, Carbon County, Wyoming
41.78006, -107.11840

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Parco Historic District listed on the National Register?

Parco Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Parco Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Parco Historic District?

The period of significance for Parco Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.

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