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Designing the University of Wyoming: Knight Hall—Stone, Stories, Spirits
Welcome back to our series exploring the University of Wyoming’s architectural legacy. Today, we’re exploring the fascinating history of Knight Hall, a building with a story that weaves together tales of pioneering women, Depression-era public works, and even a touch … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Heritage, Uncategorized, University Architecture, University of Wyoming history
Tagged 1940s, Arthur G. Crane, Campus buildings, Campus haunting, Cemeteries, Emma Howell Knight, Gothic architecture, Great Depression, Knight Hall, Laramie history, Student housing, University of Wyoming, Wilber Hitchcock, Women's dormitory, Women's education, WPA projects, Wyoming Public Radio
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Flashlights and Formulas: The Unexpected Tales of UW’s Engineering Building
The Engineering Building at the University of Wyoming, constructed in 1927, has been a cornerstone of technological education on campus for nearly a century. Originally housing both engineering and agricultural programs, the building reflects the university’s early focus on practical … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Heritage, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history
Tagged 1930s Campus Life, Arthur G. Crane, College of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Engineer's Ball, Engineering Building, Gothic Revival Architecture, John McPhee, Mike Sullivan, Samuel C. Phillips, Schools of Mines, Student Protests, Tom Osborne, University of Wyoming, W. Edwards Deming, Wyoming history
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UW’s Roaring Twenties, Dirty Thirties, and Fightin’ Forties
From 1922-1941, Arthur Griswold Crane was president of the University of Wyoming (UW). His term saw many historical changes and challenges. The AHC holds the records from his presidency at UW, which contain not only the university’s financial and administrative … Continue reading