In our quest to see all of the state capitols we drove to Cheyenne today. Unfortunately, Wyoming's Capitol building was closed. I mean seriously closed for renovations and not reopening to the public until sometime in 2019. We managed a couple of quick shots from a street that was also closed, but since no one was working, I was able to squeeze by the barricades. It looked like the building had potential but there was really nothing to see this visit. We will just have to stop in next time we are in the area.
Really, the only other thing we had planned on seeing was the Train Depot. The stately old structure had been converted into a multi-use facility and the area around the building had a nice park-like feel that was a great starting point for our walking tour of the historic old buildings.
The station was the kind of building they don't build anymore and it was good to see it renovated and well maintained. Inside there was some kind of new-age swap meet in progress that we opted to ignore. Everywhere around town were painted boots - each with some theme that eluded me. Maybe there was a guide in the welcome center that would have explained the story behind their artwork. I think there was a total of 18 scattered around town paying tribute to Cheyenne's history and traditions.
On a nearby street, there was a lively, well attended, farmer's market in full swing. I guess I have mellowed in my old age - I have actually learned to enjoy some bagpipe music. Sam and I sat in some nearby shade and listened while Joani explored the market offerings.
We really appreciate the opportunity to study old architecture in historic cities and Cheyenne had plenty for us to see. Below is a sampling including the Plains Hotel and the original Wrangler Jeans factory. We didn't spend as much time as we would have liked in Cheyenne because we had a pretty long drive home and we knew we would be back again to see the capitol building in all its splendor when its restoration is complete.
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