Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion
603 East Ivinson Street
Laramie,
WY
82070
307-742-4448
In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success.
W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town.
Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893.
In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home.
The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year.
When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion.
Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains.
Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.
Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors.
AARP Events for Laramie
AARP Events for Laramie
-
Featured Event
Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication
Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT
Zoom
Online Event
-
Featured Event
Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging
Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT
Zoom
Online Event
-
Featured Event
Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit
Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT
Zoom
Online Event
Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal
- Immediate access to your member benefits
- Discounts on travel and everyday savings
- Subscription to AARP The Magazine
- FREE second membership
Join AARP
Already a member? Renew or
Print Card
Contact AARP
Wyoming
Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/laramie-wy/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Laramie, WY</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/laramie-wy/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Laramie, WY</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/laramie-wy/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Laramie, WY</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/laramie-wy/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Laramie, WY</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/laramie-wy/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Laramie, WY</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>603 East Ivinson Street</div> <div> <span>Laramie</span>, <span>WY</span> <span>82070</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.laramiemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 307-742-4448</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Laramie+Plains+Museum+at+the+Historic+Ivinson+Mansion%2C+603+East+Ivinson+Street%2C+Laramie%2C+WY+82070" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p>In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased in 1870. While he lost the election, the home was a great success. </p> <p>W.E. Ware, an architect who designed a few buildings in Laramie before moving to Salt Lake City, designed the Ivinson Mansion. Frank Cook was the contractor who built the home for the then princely sum of $40,000. The house had central heating, electric lights, and running water, as well as the most elegant appointments of any house in town. </p> <p>Mrs. Ivinson designed the interior of the house. She visited Chicago in 1892 and 1893 to select furnishings, hardware and fixtures, including doorknobs, light fixtures, the bathroom appointments, and stained-glass windows. The house was completed in April 1893. </p> <p>In 1969, the Episcopal Diocese announced that it was interested in selling the property, as it was a drain on resources. It seemed that the beautiful and historic house was doomed to be demolished, with condominiums or apartments built in its place. Fortunately, the Laramie Plains Museum Association was ready for a new home. </p> <p>The Laramie Plains Museum Association was started in late 1966, when Neil Roach challenged the Albany County Historical Society to raise $40,000. If they did so, he would donate his home to be used as the home of a museum. By March 1967, the Laramie Plains Museum Association had nearly 100 members and was well on the way. They raised the funds, and were in the Neil Roach home by the end of the year. </p> <p>When the Episcopal Church announced that the Ivinson Mansion was threatened, Alice Stevens, a founder of the Laramie Plains Museum Association, led the community in a drive to save the historic property. Her goal was to provide a more spacious home for the museum while saving the Ivinson Mansion. </p> <p>Mrs. Stevens and the town of Laramie succeeded in raising over $100,000 in contributions and grants. In 1972, the Laramie Plains Museum Association purchased the Ivinson Mansion. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places that year, and was then renovated so that it could hold the museum. In 1973, the museum moved to the mansion, and there it remains. </p> <p>Virginia Cottage was rechristened the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in memory of Alice Hardie Stevens. It is now a community center available to the public for meetings, parties, and classes. It also serves as storage for part of the museum's collections and provides office space for museum staff.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/laramie-wy/report/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Laramie</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-mindful-movement-for-healthy-aging-12302024-5wnkths4vq3.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VIRTUAL-MINDFUL-MOVEMENT-WORKOUT-FOR-HEALTHY-AGING">Virtual Mindful Movement Workout for Healthy Aging</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-flowstate-fitness-with-nate-01062025-7xn3djf69f6.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-QIGONG-WITH-NATE-A-GENTLE-PRACTICE-FOR-BODY-MIND-AND-SPIRIT">Qigong with Nate: A Gentle Practice for Body, Mind and Spirit</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LARAMIE-WY">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wyoming Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wyoming</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WYAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wyoming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wyoming</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-wyoming/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LARAMIE-WY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPWY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwy" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie, WY"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased" name="description"/> <meta content="Laramie, Plains, Museum, at, Historic, Ivinson, Mansion, WY" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/laramie-plains-museum-at-the-historic-ivinson-mansion-laramie-wy.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion"/> <meta property="og:description" content="In 1892, Mr. Edward Ivinson embarked on two great projects: he ran for governor on the Republican ticket, and began to build his home on the lot he purchased"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="41.311001"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-105.575996"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/laramie-wy/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Laramie, WY</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/laramie-wy/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/laramie-wy/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118