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)

Other Roads

This view looks north along 15th Street between Ivinson Avenue and Sorority and Fraternity Rows within the University of Wyoming campus.

This view looks north along 15th Street between Ivinson Avenue and Sorority and Fraternity Rows within the University of Wyoming campus. 06/30/08

Northbound 15th Street next approaches Willett Drive after passing by Sorority and Fraternity Rows.

Northbound 15th Street next approaches Willett Drive after passing by Sorority and Fraternity Rows. 06/30/08

Near the main university dormitories (White Hall, Downey Hall, McIntyre Hall, and Orr Hall), 15th Street travels south toward Grand Avenue from Ivinson Avenue.

Near the main university dormitories (White Hall, Downey Hall, McIntyre Hall, and Orr Hall), 15th Street travels south toward Grand Avenue from Ivinson Avenue. 09/07/05

Grand Avenue begins its eastbound journey here at the intersection with First Street, near the Union Pacific Railroad. This photo gives a fair perspective of all of the shops that line Grand Avenue between First and Third Streets.

Grand Avenue begins its eastbound journey here at the intersection with First Street, near the Union Pacific Railroad. This photo gives a fair perspective of all of the shops that line Grand Avenue between First and Third Streets. 09/07/05

A block east of First Street, Grand Avenue meets Second Street at this traffic signal.

A block east of First Street, Grand Avenue meets Second Street at this traffic signal. 09/07/05

The rail yards of the Union Pacific Railroad are visible as westbound Grand Avenue approaches Second Street in downtown Laramie.

The rail yards of the Union Pacific Railroad are visible as westbound Grand Avenue approaches Second Street in downtown Laramie. 09/07/05

This is the view along tree-lined Ivinson Avenue near 12th Street adjacent to the University of Wyoming campus facing east.

This is the view along tree-lined Ivinson Avenue near 12th Street adjacent to the University of Wyoming campus facing east. 09/07/05

White Hall, McIntyre Hall, Orr Hall, and Hill Hall (dormitories) are all visible from eastbound Ivinson Avenue at the intersection with 15th Street.

White Hall, McIntyre Hall, Orr Hall, and Hill Hall (dormitories) are all visible from eastbound Ivinson Avenue at the intersection with 15th Street. 09/07/05

White Hall, McIntyre Hall, Orr Hall, and Hill Hall (dormitories) are all visible from eastbound Ivinson Avenue at the intersection with 15th Street.

White Hall, McIntyre Hall, Orr Hall, and Hill Hall (dormitories) are all visible from eastbound Ivinson Avenue at the intersection with 15th Street. 09/07/05

Westbound Ivinson Avenue travels through the "tree district" of Laramie as it passes alongside the southern edge of the University of Wyoming campus. This view is located between 15th Street and 13th Street adjacent to the University of Wyoming dormitories near the College of Business.

Westbound Ivinson Avenue travels through the "tree district" of Laramie as it passes alongside the southern edge of the University of Wyoming campus. This view is located between 15th Street and 13th Street adjacent to the University of Wyoming dormitories near the College of Business. 06/30/08

One block north of Grand Avenue, northbound Ninth Street approaches Ivinson Avenue, which forms the southern boundary of the main campus of the University of Wyoming. Old Main is located to the right of Ninth Street after the Ivinson Avenue intersection.

One block north of Grand Avenue, northbound Ninth Street approaches Ivinson Avenue, which forms the southern boundary of the main campus of the University of Wyoming. Old Main is located to the right of Ninth Street after the Ivinson Avenue intersection. 06/30/08

Continuing north, Ninth Street next approaches University Avenue, which travels west to downtown Laramie.

Continuing north, Ninth Street next approaches University Avenue, which travels west to downtown Laramie. 06/30/08

Near the northwestern edge of the University of Wyoming, Ninth Street approaches Lewis Street. Lewis Street forms the northern boundary of the main campus.

Near the northwestern edge of the University of Wyoming, Ninth Street approaches Lewis Street. Lewis Street forms the northern boundary of the main campus. 09/07/05

A bit further north, the next major east-west street to intersect Ninth Street is Harney Street.

A bit further north, the next major east-west street to intersect Ninth Street is Harney Street. 09/07/05

Second Street parallels First Street, and a wide variety of shops is located on Second Street, including book stores, antique shops, gift shops, a music store, and clothing stores. This view shows northbound Second Street at Grand Avenue.

Second Street parallels First Street, and a wide variety of shops is located on Second Street, including book stores, antique shops, gift shops, a music store, and clothing stores. This view shows northbound Second Street at Grand Avenue. 09/07/05

Page Updated Saturday September 13, 2014