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Laramie, Wyoming Real Estate: What would you name this building?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Live in Laramie Real Estate, Laramie, Wyoming WY #12296

What would you name this building?

A sight we are all used to here is often likened to a modern rendition of a tipi.  I imagine, given our regional heritage, that this was done on purpose by the designer/architect, but I don't know for sure.

Below the picture is what the real name of this is and what it is used for.

       AHC

This building houses the American Heritage Center and is located on the University of Wyoming Campus.

Their website is located at: http://www.uwyo.edu/ahc/

Here is what the AHC homepage says:


 "The American Heritage Center (AHC) is the University of Wyoming's (UW) repository of manuscripts collections, rare books, and the university archives. Many universities have primary source repositories. Few have repositories as extensive and significant as the AHC. More importantly, few universities have such repositories as welcoming and accessible to undergraduate and graduate students. Internationally known for its historical collections the AHC first and foremost serves the students and citizens of Wyoming. The AHC sponsors a wide range of scholarly and popular programs including lectures, symposia, and exhibits. Not a dusty attic or an exclusive sanctuary, the AHC is a welcoming, lively, place where both experts and novices engage with the original sources of history. Access is free and open to all."

All I know is that my kids and I enjoy visiting from time to time and wandering about looking at different exhibits and displays.  It sounds like it might also be the place to go if you have some research on American history of any kind to do....

Another unique feature is that the middle of the structure is open from the floor to the top with each level (story)remaining open to this central shaft. It is fascinating and even a bit scary as you get to the upper levels and look down and across into the levels below as well as all the way down to the ground level.  The people working in the different areas seem to be used to people wandering through and as long as you're quiet - I believe visitors are welcome.  So stop on by if you're looking for a place off the beaten path to explore next time you wander through Laramie!

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Comments (3)

Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Looks like a turtle buried in th esand or a landed spaceship.

Nov 10, 2012 07:16 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Brenda, It is a unique building!  I bet it would be a fun place to visit and look at all the historical artifacts.

Nov 10, 2012 09:09 AM
Brenda Whitman, Live in Laramie Real Estate
Live in Laramie Real Estate, Laramie, Wyoming - Laramie, WY
Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming

Than, you are the reason we need a different non-regional perspective on things from time to time!

Tony, It is fun to visit, now I guess we just need to take advantage of the history contained within!

Nov 10, 2012 09:55 AM