Old Main, built in 1886, is the first and oldest remaining building on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie, Wyoming. The style of Old Main set a precedent for all future University buildings. The main stone used is rough-cut sandstone from a quarry east of Laramie, and the trim stone is smooth Potsdam Sandstone … Continue reading University Hall (Old Main) →

John W. Hoyt, former Wyoming Territorial governor, became the first president of the newly established University of Wyoming in Laramie in 1886. During his three years as president, President Hoyt oversaw the construction of Old Main and designed a liberal arts-centered curriculum. He also helped to reinforce Wyoming’s reputation as the “Equality State” when he appointed … Continue reading The First University of Wyoming President: John Hoyt →

Members of the 1896 University of Wyoming Board of Trustees. From left to right, (first row) Otto Graham (standing), James A McAvoy, and Charles H. Parmelee; (second row, seated) Stephen W. Downey, Grace Raymond Hebard, and Albinius Johnson; (third row, standing) John C. Davis, John O. Churchill, and Timothy F. Burke. Learn more about the … Continue reading 1896 University of Wyoming Board of Trustees →

In 1907, the Wyoming State Legislature officially transferred the former Wyoming Territorial State Prison property to the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture so it could serve as an experimental stock farm. Five thousand dollars was also allocated to repair and equip the farm. Steel cells in the south wing were replaced with a wood scouring … Continue reading University of Wyoming College of Agriculture →

In 1907, the Wyoming State Legislature officially transferred the former Wyoming Territorial State Prison property to the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture so it could serve as an experimental stock farm. Five thousand dollars was also allocated to repair and equip the farm. Steel cells in the south wing were replaced with a wood scouring … Continue reading University of Wyoming College of Agriculture →