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Laramie Westside added to National Register of Historic Places; plaque plans pending
Summary
Albany County Historic Preservation Board announced the Laramie Westside Historic District has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places; plaque wording is being proofed and unveiling logistics are under discussion with city partners.
The Historic Preservation Board of Albany County announced that the Laramie Westside Historic District has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Karen Bard, chair of the Historic Preservation Board, told the Board of County Commissioners that the board received formal notice of the listing on Aug. 5 and read a sentence from the nomination letter stating that “Laramie Westside Historic District represents an important part of Wyoming’s history and is an excellent addition to the NRHP.”
The listing followed what Bard described as a smooth nomination process; she said the contractor the board selected “did an excellent job” and that the nomination proceeded “with no discussion, no amendments.”
Bard said the board is finalizing the wording for a commemorative plaque and that the plaque will be manufactured after final proofing. She said the board will set an unveiling date and invite county commissioners when a production timeline is available. The location and size of the plaque have not been determined; Bard said the board will likely need to coordinate with the City of Laramie on placement.
The commissioners asked about the plaque location; that question was recorded but no final location was announced during the meeting.
A county staff member moved the commissioners on to the next agenda item after Bard’s update.
