Fun Fact! Cheyenne Shares a Surprising Link to New York City
All the way from Cheyenne to NYC!
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Wyoming History: The Year Coffee Was Banned in Casper and Cheyenne
Due to repeated "violations of wartime rationing restrictions" in the area, the cities of Casper and Cheyenne temporarily outlawed the sale of coffee.
The Legendary Barney Ford: The Former Enslaved Man Who Became one of Cheyenne’s Wealthiest Businessmen
From humble roots, born into slavery in Virginia, he became one of the wealthiest men in the west and a prominent pioneer for civil rights.
The Worst Flood In Wyoming History – August 1, 1985
August 1, 1985, a tragic flash flood in Cheyenne claimed 12 lives and caused over $60 million in property damage.
Fun Fact: The City of Cheyenne, Wyoming Was Born On The 4th of July
July 4, 1867, General Greenville Dodge arrived, named the town Cheyenne and plotted a four-square-mile area that would later become Wyoming's Capital City.
CLASSIC CHEYENNE: The Cole Shopping Center
We gathered some people's memories and several pictures of Cheyenne's Cole Shopping Center, join us in reminiscing.
Cheyenne’s Most ‘Romantic’ Place: The History of Peacock Alley
The legend of Peacock Alley dates back to 1936, when the indoor walkway connecting the hotel lobby to Capitol Avenue was renovated.
The History Of Cheyenne's Hitching Post Inn
For nearly a century, The Hitching Post Inn was a Cheyenne icon, hosting movie stars, musicians, politicians, and five United States Presidents.
The First Thanksgiving In Cheyenne, Wyoming
November 28, 1867, just 15 days after the Union Pacific Railroad had reached the town, Cheyenne's original chef, H.H. Ellis, prepared the first Thanksgiving feast in the new city.
Cheyenne Natives Remember The Thanksgiving Week Blizzard Of 1979
Two days before Thanksgiving in 1979 the biggest blizzard in Cheyenne history dumped over two feet of snow on the Capital City.