Lander in Fremont County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Palace Pharmacy, Albany Hotel, US Post Office

1891

— 119 South 2nd Street —

Palace Pharmacy, Albany Hotel, US Post Office Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2016

1. Palace Pharmacy, Albany Hotel, US Post Office Marker

Inscription. In 1891, Eugene Amoretti, successful businessman and one of the “town fathers,” financed the construction of this building. It was the original home of the Palace Pharmacy. The building was large enough to house many different businesses, from cigar factories to hotels. At various times, doctor’s offices were located upstairs. At one time, a post office was on the street level.

Erected by Fremont County Museum.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list.

Location. 42° 49.958′ N, 108° 43.768′ W. Marker is in Lander, Wyoming, in Fremont County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 287) near South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 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. Main Street (here, next to this marker); IOOF Building - Golden Rule Store (within shouting distance of this marker); I.O.O.F. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lander Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Bossert Building

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fremont Hotel (about 400 feet away); Noble Hotel (about 400 feet away); Lander's Mill (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lander.

Also see . . . Palace Pharmacy, Albany Hotel, US Post Office - Fremont County Museum. Scroll down the page and consult the Lander Walking Tour map, clicking on the item of interest.
When the telephone company came on the scene the switchboards were located on the second floor. (Submitted on July 18, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2016

2. Palace Pharmacy, Albany Hotel, US Post Office Marker

This marker is located in the window at the far right.

The Telephone Exchange located on the second floor. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Fremont County Museum

3. The Telephone Exchange located on the second floor.

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 620 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.