Fishing on the Laramie Range was a way of life, providing sustenance for the Native Americans and the pioneers who followed. Even today, hunters and anglers are attracted to the area from all over the globe. The women pictured here are showing off their “catch of the day,” indicative of the tough female spirit that was pervasive … Continue reading Women Fishing →

Hunting on the Laramie Range is as important today as ever.  Pronghorn, elk and other game remain an attraction for hunters from around the globe. Ducks, geese, pheasants and other fowl were readily available and made for “good eating.” These locals certainly hunted not only for their sustenance, but also their pleasure. Today, the Laramie area continues … Continue reading Fowl Hunting →

Hunting on the Laramie Range is as important today as ever.  Pronghorn, elk and other game remain an attraction for hunters from around the globe. Children learned to hunt at a young age, often to protect themselves from all the wildlife that inhabited the area. Here, Laramie native John Spiegelberg is pictured on his first hunt as … Continue reading Hunting →

Fishing on the Laramie Range was a way of life, providing sustenance for both the Native Americans and the pioneers who followed. Even today, fishing is a very popular sport in the area. Children learned to fish at a young age for food and pleasure. Pictured here are the young Knight brothers around the turn of … Continue reading The Knight Boys →

Outdoor life appealed to the local residents who took advantage of all nature had to offer in the lovely Laramie Plains and mountain ranges that surrounded them. Town officials often organized large picnics as a way for locals to get to know their neighbors and to enjoy themselves. The group at the picnic shown here had … Continue reading Picnics in Laramie →

Nellis Eugene Corthell arrived in Laramie in 1881 from Franklinville, New York. He worked on ranches and studied law in the office of Col. Stephen W. Downey. Corthell was admitted to the bar in 1883. From 1887-1888, Corthell served as the county’s prosecuting attorney at a time when Albany County extended north to the Montana line. He … Continue reading Corthell Dinner Party →

Dances were a very popular way of socializing, particularly in the early years of Laramie City.   Edward Ivinson built a large ballroom north of his bank in 1872 that was frequently used for dances. Many bands were founded in the area to entertain local residents. These were regular ways of gathering and socializing for the early settlers. Love … Continue reading Bands and Dances →