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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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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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