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Tag Archives: Campus Architecture
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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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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