National Register of Historic Places

Quarter Circle A Ranch

Big Horn, Sheridan County, Wyoming
Listed
August 9, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76001961

About this property

The Quarter Circle A Ranch, formerly known as the Bradford Brinton Memorial Museum, is a museum and historic ranch located 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Big Horn, Wyoming. The ranch was built in 1893 by William Moncreiffe, a Scottish immigrant and successful businessman. In 1923, Bradford Brinton bought the ranch from Moncreiffe and expanded it to its current appearance. Brinton collected art and historical materials, particularly those relating to Native American history; after his death in 1936, his sister Helen converted the ranch to a museum displaying his collections. The Brinton Museum holds art, historic documents, books and furnishings that made up Bradford Brinton's original collection. The permanent collection is on display in long-term exhibitions in the new facility and its original setting in the Brinton Ranch House, and complemented by rotating exhibits featuring art of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. The Brinton Museum also offers a restaurant on the top floor that requires reservations in advance. The ranch was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1976.

Location

Big Horn, Sheridan County, Wyoming
44.64326, -107.01700

Categories

AGRICULTUREEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Quarter Circle A Ranch listed on the National Register?

Quarter Circle A Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 9, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Quarter Circle A Ranch?

Quarter Circle A Ranch is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Quarter Circle A Ranch?

The period of significance for Quarter Circle A Ranch is recorded as the industrial era.

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