Downtown Evanston Historic District
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Hikenutty
N 41° 16.098 W 110° 57.912
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Like many towns of the West, Evanston was a railroad town and this district was flourishing in the late 1800's when the Union Pacific Rail lines were built.
Waymark Code: WM12HX
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2006
Views: 51
In November, 1868, as grading crews approached the present site of Evanston, Harvey Booth pitched a tent near what is now Front Street and opened a saloon and restaurant. This wooden-floored and canvas-sided structure was Evanston's first building. Within a few weeks of Booth's arrival, the new frontier railroad camp boasted a population of 650 people.
On December 1, 1868, the Union Pacific's rails had reached Evanston where a train depot was constructed the following year. The town was plotted by and named after the railroad's surveyor, James A. Evans. By 1871, the railroad had located its railroad and machine shop and roundhouse, assuring the town's position as a major stop along the UP line.
Many historic buildings from the late 1800's and early 1900's remain in the downtown area bordered by Center St., 9th, 11th and Front Street. Be sure to visit the historic train depot at Depot square.
Street address:
Center, Front, 9th and 11th Streets
Evanston, WY USA
82930
County / Borough / Parish: Uinta
Year listed: 1983
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Politics, Government, commerce
Periods of significance: 1875-1949
Historic function: Commerce, Government, Recreation
Current function: Commerce, Government
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006
Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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