Laramie neighborhood listed on historic places

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Feb 7, 2010 at 4:51 PM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 7, 2010 at 4:51 PM MDT

LARAMIE, WYOMING - The 24-block University Neighborhood Historic District in Laramie has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The designation last week recognizes the significance the area has with the University of Wyoming, and notes the district represents nationwide trends in the early 20th century. Most of the buildings in the district are more than 50 years old, and many were designed in the 1930s by prominent Laramie architect Wilbur A. Hitchcock.

The district is also home to towering cottonwoods planted a century ago as part of a beautification project. Kara Hahn is the National Register coordinator for the state of Wyoming. She says the designation is a great way to honor the history of Laramie.

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