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Category Archives: Architecture
Behind the Mountain: The Story of the Centennial Complex
When you approach the University of Wyoming’s Centennial Complex, you’re met with an imposing sight: a massive cone rising from the earth, its dark metal skin catching the Wyoming light. It’s unlike any other building on campus—or frankly, anywhere else. … Continue reading
Posted in American Heritage Center, Architecture, Centennial Complex, Uncategorized, University Architecture, University of Wyoming
Tagged American Heritage Center, Antoine Predock, Centennial Complex, Eleanor Chatterton Kennedy, Joe and Arlene Watt, Mike Sullivan, Terry Roark, Toppan Rare Books Library, University of Wyoming Art Museum, University of Wyoming Centennial, University of Wyoming history
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The Classroom Building – Saving Prexy’s Pasture and Creating the “Standing Rib Roast”
Welcome back to our ongoing series “Designing the University of Wyoming,” which explores the stories behind the campus’s architecture, landmarks, and artistic features that have shaped the university’s identity over the decades. If you’ve ever wondered why one of UW’s … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Campus Heritage, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming history
Tagged 1960s Architecture, Architectural History, Campus Controversy, Campus planning, Ceramic Murals, Classroom Building, Hitchcock & Hitchcock, Mosaic Art, Prexy's Pasture, Standing Rib Roast, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Campus Evolution
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Cold War Foundations: How Anti-Communist Sentiment Shaped University of Wyoming’s Coe Library
When students hurry through the doors of William Robertson Coe Library today, few may realize they’re entering a building born not just from architectural necessity, but from Cold War politics, academic freedom battles, and the vision of a passionate Americana … Continue reading
Posted in American Studies, Architecture, Campus Heritage, Cold War, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history
Tagged Academic Freedom, American Studies Program, Anti-Communism, Book Censorship, Campus Architecture, Cold War Politics, GI Bill, Post-War Education, Red Scare, University Controversies, University of Wyoming, William Robertson Coe
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Designing the University of Wyoming: The Architecture of Agricultural Education
When the University of Wyoming opened its doors in 1887, agriculture was more than just another field of study—it was a cornerstone of the institution’s mission. The Morrill Act of 1862 had established land-grant universities across America with a clear … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Architecture, Campus Heritage, Uncategorized
Tagged Agricultural education, Agricultural Hall, Campus Architecture, Frederick Hutchinson Porter, Historic Buildings, Morrill Act, Prexy's Pasture, University of Wyomig Agriculture Building, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Wyoming Insect Museum, William Dubois (architect)
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Designing the University of Wyoming: Merica Hall
Welcome back to our series exploring the University of Wyoming’s building history. In these posts, we’re digging into the narratives behind UW’s most iconic structures. When UW opened for classes on September 12, 1887, no campus housing was available. Students … Continue reading
Posted in architectural history, Architecture, Campus Heritage, Historic Buildings, Laramie, Student Life, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming history
Tagged Charles Merica, College of Pharmacy, Merica Hall, Minna Stoner, Nellie Tayloe Ross, On-campus Housing, Peanut Pond, University of Wyoming Campus Evolution, William Dubois, Women's Hall, Wyoming State Federation of Women's Clubs
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Remembering Antoine Predock: A Visionary Architect and His Legacy
Antoine Predock, the visionary architect behind the University of Wyoming’s Centennial Complex, passed away on March 2, 2024, at the age of 87. The iconic structure, designed to house the American Heritage Center and the Art Museum, was composed of … Continue reading
Designing the University of Wyoming: Science Hall
As the University of Wyoming’s official archive, the American Heritage Center is continuing our series on UW’s building history. We’re here to share the interesting tales behind some of UW’s treasured structures. UW’s Geology Building is more than just a … Continue reading
Posted in architectural history, Architecture, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history
Tagged Aven Nelson, Bone Wars, S.H. Knight Geology Building, Samuel H. Knight, Science Hall, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Department of Geology & Geophysics, University of Wyoming Geological Museum, University of Wyoming history, Wilbur Knight, William Harlow Reed
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Designing the University of Wyoming: Old Main
Welcome to the first installment in our series exploring the legacy of iconic buildings at the University of Wyoming. In this ongoing collection of posts, we’re taking a walk back through time to tell the stories behind some of UW’s … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Campus Heritage, Historical Preservation, Landmark Buildings, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history
Tagged American Heritage Center Exhibits, Architecture, Building Renovation, Campus Development, Heritage Conservation, Historical Narratives, Old Main, Preservation Efforts, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming Archives, University of Wyoming history
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Shopping Big in The Netherlands
Shopping malls have provided communities with convenient shopping options and social gathering spaces for decades but have seen a decline in popularity across the United States. In Europe, however, they seem to continue to supply these things. The largest shopping … Continue reading
Welcome to the University of Wyoming’s Living Room
The Wyoming Union on the University of Wyoming opened on March 3, 1939, and soon became the “living room of campus,” as described on the Union’s website. The university had expanded greatly since its inception in 1886 with a much … Continue reading
Posted in architectural history, Architecture, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Wyoming history
Tagged Campus Architecture, Campus Development, Historical Buildings, Lynn Fausett, Murals, Public Works Administration, Student Life, University of Wyoming history, University of Wyoming students, William Dubois, Wyoming Union
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