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

715 Ivinson Avenue

The National Register of Historic Places

— University Neighborhood Historic District —

715 Ivinson Avenue Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 17, 2026

1. 715 Ivinson Avenue Marker

Inscription. This American Craftsman Bungalow was built in 1909 by Wilbur Hitchcock for Charles O. Merica, President of the University of Wyoming. It served as the UW President's residence until 1948.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 41° 18.709′ N, 105° 35.246′ W. Marker is in Laramie, Wyoming, in Albany County. It is on East Ivinson Avenue east of S. 7th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 E Ivinson Avenue, Laramie WY 82070, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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.

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: University Neighborhood Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); First Ladies

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Matthew's Cathedral (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Franchise (approx. 0.4 miles away); Commemorating Women of Laramie (approx. 0.4 miles away); 150 N. 2nd Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bet You Didn't Know... (approx. 0.4 miles away); Johnson Lummis Hunkins Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laramie.

715 Ivinson Avenue House & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 17, 2026

2. 715 Ivinson Avenue House & Marker

The marker is to the left of the front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.