Laramie Downtown Historic District facts for kids
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Laramie Downtown Historic District
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Downtown Laramie in 2009
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| Location | Roughly bounded by University Ave., 6th St., Grand Ave., 3rd St., Garfield Ave., and 1st Ave., Laramie, Wyoming |
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| Area | 32 acres (13 ha) |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Late Victorian, Victorian Commercial |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002541 |
| Added to NRHP | November 10, 1988 |
The Laramie Downtown Historic District is a special part of Laramie, Wyoming. It protects many old buildings that show what the town was like long ago. This historic area helps us remember Laramie's past.
Laramie's Early Days
Laramie started because of the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1868, the railroad chose this spot for a new town. They began selling land to people who wanted to live there.
This quickly made Laramie grow. By 1871, it became the main town for Albany County. Many buildings from these early years are still standing today.
Buildings from the Past
The historic district includes buildings built between 1870 and 1938. Many of these are linked to the railroad. They show how people lived and worked back then.
About 59 buildings in this area are considered "contributing structures." This means they are important to the history of the district. The district covers about 10 and a half city blocks.
Becoming a Historic Place
The downtown area of Laramie is very important. Because of its history and old buildings, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This happened on November 10, 1988.
Being on this list helps protect the buildings. It makes sure they can be enjoyed by future generations.
