Railroad History of Laramie, Wyoming
Hell On Wheels Tent City to End of Tracks Railroad Town
Union Pacific construction crews laid the track connecting Laramie to the rest of the country on May 4, 1868. A few passengers arrived the same day and regular service began less than a week later. The arrival of the railroad inspired entrepreneurs to build more permanent structures in what had been a “Hell on Wheels” tent city. For just a few months, Laramie was the western terminal of Union Pacific Railroad. However, even after track was laid to points further west, Laramie’s reputation and population continued to grow.
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1. Laramie TV Show
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In 2017 Robert Fuller made a g... -
10. Wyoming Territorial Prison
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Home to Outlaws, Desp...
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11. Jacques La Ramee
12. Overland Trail
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Pioneers, Wagons, and ...
13. Fires & Fighters
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Sign located inside the Fire Station
Fires. Destruction. Bravery. Meet firefighters of Laramie’s Fire Department.
The early days of firefighting
14. Rodeo’s Roots
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Bucking’ Broncs are just the...
15. War Memorial Stadium
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The sign is on the South end of the building
The current stadium, War Memorial, was built in 1960, and replaced Corbett Field. Commonly referred to as “The War,” it is at the highest ele...
16. The Ames Monument
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What you see… and wh...
17th Street Cafe
Phone: 307-742-1600
Hours: Tues-Thur: 7 am - 1:30 pm; Fri-Sun: 7 am - 2 pm; Closed Monday
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We are a localy owned breakfast and lunch cafe in the wonderful town of Laramie.
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2. Railroad Romance
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The Love story of General Jack...
