Laramie’s Living History —
A Variety of Other Topics
A series of stories prepared for the Albany County Museum Coalition, an alliance of institutions that promote Laramie’s historic and cultural resources. This series originally appeared in the Laramie Boomerang.
Not all Albany County history falls into a specific category; a wide assortment of additional topics are covered on these pages.
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Transporting supplies by wagon— Early freighting in the Laramie area
Before there was a railroad in the Laramie Basin, goods were hauled by freighters who owned wagons and draft animals.
Where Did Laramie’s Street Names Come From?
Did you ever wonder how the streets in downtown Laramie got their names? Well, if you like the names, give credit to the Laramie Boomerang.