National Register of Historic Places listings in Albany County, Wyoming facts for kids
This page tells you about amazing historic places in Albany County, Wyoming, United States. These special spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a national scrapbook of important buildings, areas, and objects that tell us about America's past.
Albany County has 41 of these cool places. One of them, the Ames Monument, is even more special because it's also a National Historic Landmark. That means it's super important to the history of the whole country!
Historic Gems in Albany County
Albany County is full of interesting places that have been saved because of their history. Let's explore some of them!
Ames Monument: A Giant Pyramid for Railroad History
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The Ames Monument is a huge stone pyramid located about three miles northwest of Sherman. It was built way back in 1882 to honor two brothers, Oakes and Oliver Ames, who were very important in building the Union Pacific Railroad. This railroad helped connect the eastern and western parts of the United States. The monument is so important that it was named a National Historic Landmark in 2016. It's a great place to imagine what it was like when the railroads were first being built across the country!
Laramie's Old Buildings: Stories from the Past
Many historic places are found in the city of Laramie. These buildings show us how people lived and worked long ago.
Homes with History
- Charles E. Blair House: This house at 170 N. 5th Street was listed in 1980. It's a reminder of the people who helped build Laramie.
- John D. Conley House: Found at 718 Ivinson Street, this house was added to the list in 1980.
- Cooper Mansion: Located at 1411 Grand Avenue, this mansion is now used by the University of Wyoming for its American Studies Program. It was listed in 1983.
- Durlacher House: This house at 501 S. 5th Street was added to the list in 2011.
- William Goodale House: Also known as the University of Wyoming Alumni House, this building at 214 S. 14th Street became historic in 1991.
- Ivinson Mansion and Grounds: At 603 Ivinson Avenue, this beautiful mansion and its surrounding area were recognized in 1972.
- Lehman-Tunnell Mansion: You can find this mansion at 618 Grand Avenue. It was listed in 1982.
Important Public Buildings
- East Side School: This old school building at 710 East Garfield Street was listed in 1981. Imagine all the students who learned there!
- Fort Sanders Guardhouse: Located on Kiowa Street, this guardhouse was part of an old fort. It became a historic site in 1980.
- Old Main (University of Wyoming): This is a very important building on the University of Wyoming campus, at 9th Street and Ivinson Avenue. It was listed in 1986 and is a symbol of the university.
- Lincoln School: Another historic school building, located at 209 S. Cedar Street, was added to the list in 2003.
Historic Districts and Churches
- Bath Row: This area includes buildings at 155, 157, and 159 N. 6th Street and 611 University Avenue. It was recognized as a historic district in 1986.
- Laramie Downtown Historic District: This large area covers many blocks in downtown Laramie, showing what the city looked like in earlier times. It was listed in 1988.
- St. Matthew's Cathedral Close: This church complex at 104 S. 4th Street became a historic district in 1984.
- St. Paulus Kirche: Now known as St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Laramie, this church at 602 Garfield was listed in 1983.
- University Neighborhood Historic District: This neighborhood, roughly bounded by 6th Street, 15th Street, University Avenue, and Custer Street, was added in 2009.
Centennial's Historic Spots: Mountain Life and Work
The town of Centennial also has several places that tell stories of mountain life and work.
- Brooklyn Lodge: Located about 7.5 miles west of Centennial on Wyoming Highway 130, this lodge was listed in 1989.
- Centennial Depot: This old train station on Wyoming Highway 130 is now the Nici Self Historical Museum. It became historic in 1982.
- Centennial Work Center: Found northwest of Centennial in the Medicine Bow National Forest, this work center was listed in 1994.
- Flying Horseshoe Ranch: This ranch at 156 Dinwiddie Road was recognized in 2000.
- Libby Lodge: Northwest of Centennial on Wyoming Highway 130, Libby Lodge was added to the list in 1976.
- Mountain View Hotel: This hotel at 2747 Wyoming Highway 130 became historic in 2007.
Other Notable Historic Places in Albany County
- Barn at Oxford Horse Ranch: This barn at 868 U.S. Route 287 near Laramie was listed in 1986.
- Bath Ranch: Located on Herrick Lane Road near Laramie, this ranch was added in 1985.
- N.K. Boswell Ranch: South of Woods Landing, this ranch became historic in 1977.
- Como Bluff: This important fossil area on U.S. Route 30 near Rock River was listed in 1973. It's famous for dinosaur discoveries!
- Dale Creek Crossing: About four miles west of Sherman, this crossing was recognized in 1986.
- DOE Bridge over Laramie River: This bridge on County Road CNA-740 near Bosler was listed in 1985.
- First National Bank of Rock River: This old bank building at 131 Ave. C in Rock River was added in 1988.
- Jelm-Frank Smith Ranch Historic District: South of Woods Landing, this ranch district became historic in 1978.
- Keystone Work Center: West of Albany in the Medicine Bow National Forest, this work center was listed in 1994.
- F.S. King Brothers Ranch Historic District: This ranch near Laramie was added in 2006. Its exact location is kept private.
- North Albany Clubhouse: This clubhouse near Garrett was listed in 1998.
- Parker Ranch House: This ranch house near Laramie Peak was recognized in 1985. Its location is also private.
- Richardson's Overland Trail Ranch: At 111 Hart Road near Laramie, this ranch was added in 1992. It was part of the historic Overland Trail.
- Snow Train Rolling Stock: Located at S. 1st and E. Sheridan Streets in Laramie, this collection of old train cars was listed in 2013.
- Union Pacific Athletic Club: This building near Laramie, now the Quadra Dangle Square Dance Club, was listed in 1978.
- Vee Bar Ranch Lodge: At 2087 Wyoming Highway 130 near Laramie, this lodge was recognized in 1986.
- Woods Landing Dance Hall: This dance hall at 2731 Wyoming Highway 230 in Woods Landing was added in 1985.
- Wyoming Territorial Penitentiary: This old prison, located off Wyoming Highway 130 in Laramie, became historic in 1978. It's a fascinating look into the past of law and order in Wyoming.
Images for kids
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The historic barn at Oxford Horse Ranch.
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Buildings in the Bath Row historic district.
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The Charles E. Blair House.
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Brooklyn Lodge in Centennial.
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The Centennial Depot, now a museum.
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The office and residence at Centennial Work Station.
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Como Bluff, famous for dinosaur fossils.
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The John D. Conley House.
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The Cooper Mansion at the University of Wyoming.
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An old image of the Dale Creek Bridge.
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The DOE Bridge over the Laramie River.
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The Durlacher House.
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The East Side School building.
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The First National Bank of Rock River.
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The guardhouse at Fort Sanders.
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The William Goodale House.
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The Ivinson Mansion.
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Sunset at the F.S. King Brothers Ranch.
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A building in the Laramie Downtown Historic District.
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The Lehman-Tunnell Mansion.
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Libby Lodge, also known as Snowy Range Lodge.
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Lincoln School.
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The Mountain View Hotel in Centennial.
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Old Main at the University of Wyoming in 1908.
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St. Matthew's Cathedral.
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St. Paul's United Church of Christ.
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The Snow Train Rolling Stock.
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The Union Pacific Athletic Club building.
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A street view in the University Neighborhood Historic District.
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Stables at the Vee Bar Ranch Lodge.
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The Wyoming Territorial Penitentiary.
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