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Tag Archives: Historic Buildings
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
Tagged Agricultural education, Agricultural Hall, Campus Architecture, Campus Heritage, Frederick Hutchinson Porter, Historic Buildings, Morrill Act, Prexy's Pasture, University of Wyomig Agriculture Building, 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 Architecture, University of Wyoming, Wyoming
Tagged Campus Heritage, Charles Merica, College of Pharmacy, Historic Buildings, 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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Echoes of Commerce – Remembering Laramie’s Historic Businesses
Within weeks of the railroad reaching Laramie, the former “Hell on Wheels” tent town became part of an ever growing and changing landscape as buildings began dotting the landscape. Many of these buildings would come to hold businesses marked by … Continue reading
Posted in Western History, Wyoming
Tagged Business History, Historic Buildings, laramie, Local Entrepreneurs, Local history, Railroad Town
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