Laramie, Wyoming 1870-1909

Laramie, Wyoming 1870
Courtesy of Duncan Rea Williams III

Downtown 2nd Street
Laramie, Wyoming 1890
An inscription on the back of this photograph notes, 'This is a view of one of the principal business streets.'

Ivinson Mansion 1892

Union Pacific Depot 1900

University of Wyoming 1900

Football Team
University of Wyoming 1900

Women's Study Parlor
University of Wyoming 1900

The Rocky Mountain Beer Hall and the Phillips Hotel and Restaraunt
Laramie, Wyoming 1901

Acme Cement Works
Laramie, Wyoming 1901

Fort Laramie's "Old Bedlam" 1907
Old Bedlam was constructed in 1849 as the bachelor officers quarters ("B.O.Q.").
Some have theorized that the name, "Old Bedlam" arose from the activities of the young officers when the building was used as the B.O.Q., somewhat in the same manner as some college fraternities have developed an "Animal House" reputation. Supposedly, some of the timbers from the original stockade fort were used in its construction. The remainder of the original fort was recycled as firewood. Old Bedlam is reputedly the oldest standing building in Wyoming.

Main Building (Old Main)
University of Wyoming 1907

Main Building (Old Main)
University of Wyoming 1908

Albany County Courthouse
Laramie, Wyoming 1909