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Cheyenne: Cheyenne Heritage at a Glance

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You have walked from the Cheyenne Depot Plaza west on Lincolnway, crossed the street to the other side and are standing on the north corner of Carey and Lincolnway, where you have read the Lincoln Memorial Highway historical marker. To your left … Continue reading

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On this day: March 26, 1890 – call for statehood for Wyoming

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In the Journey section of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle today, Sunday, the headline was, “On this day in 1890, Territorial Delegate Joseph M. Carey introduces a bill calling for statehood for Wyoming.” Come summer, Cheyenne will be celebrating its 150th … Continue reading

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Cheyenne: Lincolnway Historical Marker

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Stand at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Lincolnway, in front of the Historic Cheyenne Depot (which is your landmark/rendezvous point for exploring Historic Downtown Cheyenne.) Depending on your point of view, it is either ironic or fitting that Lincolnway, … Continue reading

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Brochure Box: Travel Wyoming’s Historic Southern Corridor

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Wyoming’s “Historic Southern Corridor” refers to driving west from Cheyenne along I-80 to see the Wyoming cities dotting that route. It culminates in Evanston. If you go further on I-80 you’ll enter Utah. This is a fold-out brochure that has … Continue reading

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Rock Springs Brochure Box: Rock Springs Historical Museum

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Transcribed text: Rock Springs Historical Museum Explore Life in a Western Coal Town. Located in Historic City Hall, the museum building is an exhibit in itself. Built in 1894 the large sandstone structure houses a variety of exhibits. Learn about … Continue reading

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Cheyenne: Historical Markers at the Cheyenne Depot, part 2

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The Cheyenne Depot Plaza extends from the corner of Greeley Highway (changing into Warren as you cross the viaduct) and Lincolnway for an entire block, ending at Capitol and Lincolnway. If you enter from the corner of Warren and Lincolnway, its past one of … Continue reading

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Cheyenne: Historical Markers at the Cheyenne Depot, part 1

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The two best landmarks in Cheyenne for those paying a visit are the Historic Cheyenne Depot and the golden-domed State Capitol. The Historic Cheyenne Depot is recognizable from its tower. Capitol Avenue runs directly north and south from the Depot … Continue reading

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