Downtown Rawlins Historic District facts for kids
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Downtown Rawlins Historic District
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Downtown Rawlins in 2007
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 Location in Wyoming
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| Location | Roughly 2nd to 6th Sts. and Front to Buffalo Sts., Rawlins, Wyoming |
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| Area | 7.8 acres (3.2 ha) |
| Built | 1882 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001119 |
| Added to NRHP | May 16, 1985 |
The Downtown Rawlins Historic District is a special area in Rawlins, Wyoming. It includes many old and important buildings. This district covers the area between Second and Sixth Streets, and from Front to Buffalo Streets. It also includes part of 5th Street.
Rawlins became an important town because of the Union Pacific Railroad. The railway chose this spot because of a natural spring. This spring provided water for the trains and the people working for the railway.
What Makes This Area Historic?
Many buildings in Downtown Rawlins are called "contributing structures." This means they are old and important to the history of the area. They help show what the town was like in the past.
Famous Buildings to See
On Cedar Street, you can find several interesting places. These include the H. Larson Hardware Store and the Fox Theatre. There is also the Moose Hall and the Blake House. The France Memorial Presbyterian Church is another important building. Many other shops and businesses are also part of this historic area.
Other well-known buildings in the district include the Daley Building and the Osborne Block. You can also see the Miller Block, the Post Office, and the City Hall. Most of these buildings were built between 1920 and 1930. This was a time when Rawlins was growing very fast.
Protecting Rawlins' History
The Downtown Rawlins Historic District is very important. Because of this, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This happened on May 16, 1986. The National Register is a list of places in the United States that are worth saving. Being on this list helps protect these special historic areas for the future.
