Continental Oil Company
The Continental Oil Company building complex is a significant component of railroad-related economic activity in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Built beginning in 1905, the complex was used by the Continental Oil Company for bulk oil storage through much of the 20th century.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Historic building
- Description: historic building complex in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
- Also known as: “Continental Oil Company (Cheyenne, Wyoming)” and “Continental Oil Company, Cheyenne, Wyoming”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Wyoming Fuel Company and Wyoming State Capitol.
Wyoming Fuel Company
Government office
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Wyoming Fuel Company, an Early Commercial-style warehouse at 720 W. 18th St. in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was built in 1929, with an addition added in 1937. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
Wyoming State Capitol
Town hall
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The Wyoming State Capitol is located in the city of Cheyenne. Cheyenne is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Wyoming, also hosting the workspace for the governor, and his staff; Mark Gordon. Wyoming State Capitol is situated 3,000 feet north of Continental Oil Company.
City and County Building
Town hall
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The City and County Building, also known as the City-County Building, at 19th St. and Carey Ave. in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was built during 1917–1919. It was designed by architect William Dubois in Classical Revival style. City and County Building is situated 1,700 feet northeast of Continental Oil Company.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cheyenne and South Greeley.
Cheyenne
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Cheyenne is the state capital and largest city of Wyoming. Cheyenne is a place that celebrates its history and "true Western" culture. It is not uncommon to see cowboy hats, boots, and the belt as daily attire.
South Greeley
Village
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South Greeley is a census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Cheyenne, Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,733 at the 2020 census. The population was 4,217 at the 2010 census. South Greeley is situated 2½ miles southeast of Continental Oil Company.
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base
Village
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Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, shortened as F.E. Warren AFB is a United States Air Force base located approximately 3 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Francis E. Warren Air Force Base is situated 2½ miles northwest of Continental Oil Company.
Continental Oil Company
- Categories: building complex, building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Laramie, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.13265° or 41° 7′ 58″ northLongitude
-104.82386° or 104° 49′ 26″ westOpen location code
85HQ45MG+3FOpenStreetMap ID
way 706026890OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=buildingWikidata ID
Q54874575
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