Lander in Fremont County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
I.O.O.F. Building
1. I.O.O.F. Building Marker
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I.O.O.F. Building. . This building located at 202 Main Street in Lander, WY has weathered over a century of storied and varied history. The building before you was commissioned by, and constructed for, the local International Order of Odd Fellows in 1886. Initially the Odd Fellows Lodge occupied the upper level of the building, while James I. Patten maintained Lander's first drug store on the lower level. In 1887 the Fremont Clipper described Patten's store as carrying "an immense stock of drugs, toilet articles and druggist sundries". While the upper level reportedly was handsomely furnished and boasted electricity. James I. Patten was first, a teacher at Fort Washakie School, the served as the "Indian Agent" for the Shoshone tribe. Patten closed his Lander store in 1896. Eventually this location would house a Golden Rule store, a chain of stores that would be purchased by James Cash Penney, which by 1913 would be known as the J.C. Penney Company. Upon establishing a liquor license in the 1940's, the Stockgrowers Bar would take residence here, Over time the building would house an upstairs bowling alley and several more restaurants and drinking establishments.
Dedicated on March 18, 2017(6022) by South Pass 67'ers Historical Society #1867 and Al Packer Chapter #100 of The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus
This building located at 202 Main Street in Lander, WY has weathered over a century of storied & varied history. The building before you was commissioned by, & constructed for, the local International Order of Odd Fellows in 1886. Initially the Odd Fellows Lodge occupied the upper level of the building, while James I. Patten maintained Lander's first drug store on the lower level. In 1887 the Fremont Clipper described Patten's store as carrying "an immense stock of drugs, toilet articles & druggist sundries". While the upper level reportedly was handsomely furnished & boasted electricity. James I. Patten was first, a teacher at Fort Washakie School, the served as the "Indian Agent" for the Shoshone tribe. Patten closed his Lander store in 1896. Eventually this location would house a Golden Rule store, a chain of stores that would be purchased by James Cash Penney, which by 1913 would be known as the J.C. Penney Company. Upon establishing a liquor license in the 1940's, the Stockgrowers Bar would take residence here, Over time the building would house an upstairs bowling alley & several more restaurants & drinking establishments.
Dedicated on March 18, 2017(6022) by South Pass 67'ers Historical Society #1867 & Al Packer Chapter #100 of The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus
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2017 by South Pass 67ers Historical Society #1867 & Al Packer Chapter #100 of The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 18, 1886.
Location. 42° 49.974′ N, 108° 43.753′ W. Marker is in Lander, Wyoming, in Fremont County. Marker is at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North 2nd Street. Marker is located on the side of the building facing 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Main Street, Lander WY 82520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2019, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo1. submitted on March 30, 2019. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
