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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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Laramie’s Historic Railroad Sites

AMES MONUMENT 1882/SHERMAN 1860
DALE CREEK BRIDGE 1868
LARAMIE TRAIN DEPOT/MUSEUM 1924
SNOW TRAIN ENGINE 535
GARFIELD FOOTBRIDGE
NICI SELF MUSEUM
HISTORIC MOUNTAIN VIEW HOTEL 1907
WOODS LANDING 1883

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    Sign located inside the Fire Station

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  • 15. War Memorial Stadium

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    The sign is on the South end of the building

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  • 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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    The Love story of General Jack...

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