Places & Spaces Library

Andy Chambers Homestead

The Andy Chambers property, which was occupied from about 1916 to 1980, is the most intact homestead remaining from the original settlement of Gros Ventre (pronounced “Grovont”), which at its height was home to almost 30 families. 

Fort Bridger

Fort Bridger in southwestern Wyoming dates back to 1843 when Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez established an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail at the Black’s Fork of the Green River

Quebec-1 Missile Alert Facility

Built in 1962 as a Minuteman 1 site, Quebec #1 was re-purposed for the Peacekeeper Missile in 1986 and was used until 2005.  Twenty-five miles north of Cheyenne, this facility will eventually be the only one of its kind left in the world.

Mankin Barn

The Mankin Barn is located on the former Keeline/4J Ranch outside Gillette, Wyoming. The barn was built for the Keeline brothers in 1908, and has served as a horse barn ever since. 

Emerson Parks House

The Emerson Parks house is a two-story log cabin located in Ten Sleep, Wyoming. The house is named for a distinguished former local resident, Emerson Parks (1887-1965), who was a geologist and cartographer.

Spear-O-Wigwam

Willis Moses Spear established the Spear-O-Wigwam camp with his wife Virginia in 1923. Originally just a tent camp, the guest ranch grew to include 16 buildings. 

Kearney Community Hall

The Kearney Community Hall is a multi-use facility located in Johnson County that was used for reunions, dances, elections, meetings, and parties among many other community activities.