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Early attempts at weather modification in the U.S. included the first experimental cloud seeding of a hurricane event in 1947 and the cloud seeding of Hurricane Debbie in 1969.
Source: The Louisiana State Center
Laramie Wyoming
Laramie is the home of the University of Wyoming. The town is also the county seat of Albany County. Tourism is a large industry in Laramie because of its convenient location near national forests, mountain ranges, and hot spots for fishing. However Laramie maintains a small college town atmosphere. The Unversity is a major employer of the area and also provides entertainment for local residents. The sporting events produce large numbers of crowds, while cultural events, such as plays and art shows, are a constant thoughout the year. Laramie is the state's third largest town with a population of 27,204 (2000 census).[LaramieCityHall]Create?.GIF
Laramie, "The Gem City of the Plains," is nestled in the valley between the Snowy Range Mountains and the Laramie Range. With its colorful Western heritage, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and outstanding outdoor recreation, the Laramie area offers a unique flavor that delights visitors from all over the world. (Pictured is Laramie's city hall.)
Downtown Laramie provides a glimpse into the history and diversity of the area. Both public and private buildings reflect the diverse influences the town assimilated as it grew from an "end of tracks" railroad town in 1868 to the bustling community of today. Many of the buildings have been restored to their original architecture and are on the National Register of Historic Places. Laramie is a prime Wyoming location for both shopping and dining. Downtown is alive with specialty shops, restaurants, some very classy apartments, and two of the many bars are historic. Shop owners sponsor a number of special events throughout the year.
Laramie was named after an early trapper, Jacques [LaRamee]Create? who built a cabin at the junction of the Laramie and Platte Rivers. After he was killed in the area his name was given to Fort Laramie, Laramie Mountain Range, Laramie County, Laramie Peak, Laramie River, and the town of Laramie.
The first permanent settlement in the area was Fort Sanders built in 1866. This fort was constructed two miles south of the present day town of Laramie. In 1868, Red Cloud and his Sioux Nation agreed to a peace treaty with the settlers. That same year the Union Pacific Railroad began to travel across Southern Wyoming. The railroad's chief surveyor, General Grenville Dodge, chose the site and name of Laramie.
The railroad attracted lawless ruffians and scoundrels of all sorts. This was typical of the "end of the tracks" communities along the railroad. By 1868, when the first passenger train came to Laramie, the town already boasted 23 saloons and one hotel, but no churches.
The community began to change with the opening of the Wyoming Territorial Prison in 1873. Then came the establishment of the University of Wyoming in 1886. At this time the town's main economy was the railroad, ranching, and the lumber industry. In the years that followed, however, the university became its major employer.
Early attempts at weather modification in the U.S. included the first experimental cloud seeding of a hurricane event in 1947 and the cloud seeding of Hurricane Debbie in 1969.
Source: Louisiana State Center
