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Downtown Rawlins Historic District

Rawlins, Wyoming • Carbon County

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About This Property

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The Downtown Rawlins Historic District encompasses the commercial and civic heart of Rawlins, Wyoming. It features a collection of buildings that represent the city's development from its early days as a railroad town to its prominence as a state capital.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
7.8
Listed Date
5/16/1985
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Politics/Government; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Location

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