Laramie in Albany County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

2nd Story Brothels

The Soiled Doves of Laramie

— Legends of Laramie Tour —

2nd Story Brothels Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2025

1. 2nd Story Brothels Marker

Inscription. In the late 1800's, the saloons, dance halls and alleys of Laramie were packed with a cast of colorful women who entertained men for a living. Meet 5 of these women and hear about their lives. Make sure to see all 16 locations on the Legends of Laramie Tour.

Scan the QR code or go to visitiaramie.org/Brothels to hear their stories

Erected by Visit Laramie.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women.

Location. 41° 18.732′ N, 105° 35.729′ W. Marker is in Laramie, Wyoming, in Albany County. It is on East Ivinson Avenue east of South 1st Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is at the first right side of the Big Dipper Ice Cream storefront. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 E Ivinson Avenue, Laramie WY 82070, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Laramie Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 150 N. 2nd Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Laramie Timeline (about 500 feet away); St. Matthew's Cathedral (about 700 feet away); Bet You Didn't Know... (about 700 feet away); Johnson Lummis Hunkins Plaza (about 700 feet away); Commemorating Women of Laramie (about 700 feet away); The Franchise (about 800 feet away); 407 S. 2nd Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laramie.

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1. 2nd Street Brothels.

Gentlemen, get in line and hear from Laramie’s ladies of the night. In the late 1800’s, the saloons, dance halls and alleys of Laramie were packed with a cast of colorful women who entertained men for a living. Meet 5 of these women and hear about their lives...The “Old Laramie City Brothel” walking tour will emphasize how prostitution facilitated the economic growth and development of Laramie City.

(Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

2. 2nd Story Brothels.

2nd Story Brothels Marker, far right of the storefront image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2025

2. 2nd Story Brothels Marker, far right of the storefront

Posted by the Laramie Visitors Center, this YouTube clip tells the stories of 5 women that worked in the Laramie brothels. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

Additional keywords. prostitution

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.