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Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites
In November
2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation presented this
prestigious award to
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America "for acquiring,
restoring, and interpreting a collection of historic properties that offer
invaluable opportunities to experience the rich variety of America's
heritage."
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NSCDA in Wyoming
Museum Property |
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MANDEL POST OFFICE
(1882)
Address:
Trail End Historical Center, 400 Claronden Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
Telephone:
(307) 674-4589
Open: Daily
April through May:
1::00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June through August:
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
September through December 14:
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Closed:
December 15 through March 31.
Directions:
From I-90, take 5th Street Exit
and follow to Claronden, and turn left.
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Photograph by Erik Kvalsvik |
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The Mandel Post Office is a cabin made from the logs which
were originally used to construct the first structure in Sheridan in 1878.
It is now Sheridan's oldest building. The sod-covered roof is typical
of that time.
Known as the Mandel Post Office, it also served as a store,
residence and voting place at the same time. Later, a lawyer set
up his office in a corner of the building as well. In 1885, it became
the first bank.
The cabin now sits on state land at the Trail End Historical
Center. It is owned and maintained by The National Society of The
Colonial Dames of America in the State of Wyoming.
Colonial Dames provide tours for school children upon
request from teachers. It is frequented by third grade students,
who are studying local history. |
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