About this property
The Torrey Lake Club or Torrey Lake Ranch , also known as the Boardman Ranch or Murdock Ranch was built as a resort in the 1920s about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Dubois, Wyoming at an elevation of about 7,400 feet (2,300 m). The club is on about 603 acres (244 ha), centered on a complex of nine cabins, a bunkhouse for ranch hands and staff, and supporting structures. The log cabins were built by club members from local materials. The club was established by Oklahoma businessman John R. Boardman, who came to the area in 1901 with family and friends. In 1915 Boardman bought property on Torrey Lake and homesteaded it in 1921.
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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 91000999. It was listed on August 11, 1991.
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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 Torrey Lake Club/Ranch Historic District listed on the National Register?
Torrey Lake Club/Ranch Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Torrey Lake Club/Ranch Historic District?
Torrey Lake Club/Ranch Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Torrey Lake Club/Ranch Historic District?
The period of significance for Torrey Lake Club/Ranch Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
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