Downtown Laramie

Laramie, WY

Overview

The city of Laramie ("The Gem City of the Plains") had a population of 30,816 as of the 2010 Census and 27,204 as of the 2000 Census. Due to the presence of the university, the population of Laramie is rather fluid and transient, with students leaving during the summer months. The elevation of Laramie seems to vary depending the source: the university cites 7,220 feet above sea level at War Memorial Stadium, while the chamber of commerce places the elevation at 7,165 feet above sea level, perhaps closer to downtown Laramie. Annually, 10.88 inches of precipitation (rain and snow) falls in Laramie, with 36 inches in the form of snow. Perhaps the most famous weather statistic is the wind speed, which averages 12.8 miles per hour!

Laramie, Wyoming Map

Laramie was the home to Matthew Shepard, a young man who was murdered in 1998 in what is now considered a hate crime due to his homosexuality. In spite of this event and its aftermath that challenged the notion that Wyoming is the "Equality State," Laramie generally is a safe place to live and work, and its crime rates are well below the national average. Mr. Shepard's story began with his abduction by locals Aaron James McKinney and Russell Arthur Henderson. The two beat and robbed him, and then left him to die while tied to a fence away from town. His body was found while he was barely alive, but rescuers were unable to revive him. The two suspects in this crime later admitted that they beat Mr. Shepard because of his homosexuality.

Home to the burgeoning University of Wyoming, Laramie sees its population swell during the school year when over 13,000 students attend classes. Some of the major attractions at the university include the American Heritage Center, the War Memorial Stadium (football), Arena-Auditorium (basketball), and various museums and exhibits. One of the most popular museums at the University of Wyoming is the geology museum and library.

Routes

City Streets and Roads

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First St (8 photos) Union Pacific Pedestrian Viaduct Thumbnail
Union Pacific Pedestrian Viaduct (9 photos) University of Wyoming Thumbnail
University of Wyoming (22 photos) War Memorial Stadium Thumbnail
War Memorial Stadium (5 photos) Willet Dr Thumbnail
Willet Dr (5 photos) ，其他 Roads Thumbnail
Other Roads (20 photos)

University of Wyoming

There are several entryways into the University of Wyoming. This entrance, considered to be the primary route into the heart of the campus, is at the north end of 13th Street next to Coe Library.

There are several entryways into the University of Wyoming. This entrance, considered to be the primary route into the heart of the campus, is at the north end of 13th Street next to Coe Library. 09/07/05

The Wyoming Union is located next to the 13th Street entrance to campus. The student union was built in 1939, it was expanded several times through the years.

The Wyoming Union is located next to the 13th Street entrance to campus. The student union was built in 1939, it was expanded several times through the years. 09/07/05

A wide, concrete walkway provides access from Willett Drive and 15th Street west into the University of Wyoming. This view looks west near McWhinnie Hall. Near the Willett Drive entrance is Half Acre Gym and views toward Prexy's Pasture, the central quad on the University of Wyoming campus.

A wide, concrete walkway provides access from Willett Drive and 15th Street west into the University of Wyoming. This view looks west near McWhinnie Hall. Near the Willett Drive entrance is Half Acre Gym and views toward Prexy's Pasture, the central quad on the University of Wyoming campus. 06/30/08

A wide, concrete walkway provides access from Willett Drive and 15th Street west into the University of Wyoming. This view looks west near McWhinnie Hall. Near the Willett Drive entrance is Half Acre Gym and views toward Prexy's Pasture, the central quad on the University of Wyoming campus.

A wide, concrete walkway provides access from Willett Drive and 15th Street west into the University of Wyoming. This view looks west near McWhinnie Hall. Near the Willett Drive entrance is Half Acre Gym and views toward Prexy's Pasture, the central quad on the University of Wyoming campus. 06/30/08

The College of Education, with its "Go forth and teach this people" inscription is just north of the walkway. The sandstone bricks found on many of the central buildings on the campus was quarried in southeastern Wyoming and is a design theme for many buildings, going back to the original design of the university's Old Main.

The College of Education, with its "Go forth and teach this people" inscription is just north of the walkway. The sandstone bricks found on many of the central buildings on the campus was quarried in southeastern Wyoming and is a design theme for many buildings, going back to the original design of the university's Old Main. 06/30/08

The College of Education, with its "Go forth and teach this people" inscription is just north of the walkway. The sandstone bricks found on many of the central buildings on the campus was quarried in southeastern Wyoming and is a design theme for many buildings, going back to the original design of the university's Old Main.

The College of Education, with its "Go forth and teach this people" inscription is just north of the walkway. The sandstone bricks found on many of the central buildings on the campus was quarried in southeastern Wyoming and is a design theme for many buildings, going back to the original design of the university's Old Main. 06/30/08

The University of Wyoming's centerpiece is picturesque Prexy's Pasture. The quad is surrounded by trees, art, and buildings.

The University of Wyoming's centerpiece is picturesque Prexy's Pasture. The quad is surrounded by trees, art, and buildings. 06/30/08

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Many of the buildings feature the same sandstone facade as the College of Education. On the north side of Prexy's Pasture are the College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering. On the west side is the College of Arts and Sciences, and the south side features Ross Hall and Knight Hall.

Many of the buildings feature the same sandstone facade as the College of Education. On the north side of Prexy's Pasture are the College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering. On the west side is the College of Arts and Sciences, and the south side features Ross Hall and Knight Hall. 06/30/08

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The University Family is a sculpture found in the middle of the pasture, near where several concrete paths converge and cross at odd angles. Allgedly, the paths across Prexy's were constructed based on tracking footprints of students in the snow before any paved walkways crossed the area; the paths with the most footprints became formal, paved walkways.

The University Family is a sculpture found in the middle of the pasture, near where several concrete paths converge and cross at odd angles. Allgedly, the paths across Prexy's were constructed based on tracking footprints of students in the snow before any paved walkways crossed the area; the paths with the most footprints became formal, paved walkways. 06/30/08

Anchoring the west end of Prexy's Pasture at the University of Wyoming is the College of Arts and Sciences. A bit to the north of there is the reknowned Geology Museum.

Anchoring the west end of Prexy's Pasture at the University of Wyoming is the College of Arts and Sciences. A bit to the north of there is the reknowned Geology Museum. 06/30/08

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