Lander in Fremont County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
IOOF Building - Golden Rule Store
1886
— Forge Bar & Grill —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2016
1. IOOF Building - Golden Rule Store Marker
In 1886, the social society, the International Order of Odd Fellows, funded the construction of this brick building. The Odd Fellows held their meeting upstairs which was reported as handsomely furnished, and was supplied with “electric lighting appliances.”Erected by Fremont County Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 42° 49.972′ N, 108° 43.757′ W. Marker is in Lander, Wyoming, in Fremont County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 287) near North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Main Street, Lander WY 82520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. I.O.O.F. Building (here, next to this marker); Palace Pharmacy, Albany Hotel, US Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Lander Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . IOOF Building - Golden Rule Store - Fremont County Museum. Scroll down the page and consult the Lander Walking Tour map, clicking on the item of interest.
One of the earliest businesses to use the ground floor was James I. Patten’s drug store. In 1887 the Fremont Clipper newspaper reported the owner carried “an immense stock of drugs, toilet articles and druggist sundries.” “An efficient pharmacist is at all times found in attendance and prescriptions carefully compounded.” (Submitted on July 18, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2016
2. IOOF Building - Golden Rule Store Marker
The marker is in the window to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
