Laramie Historic Homes – 715 Ivinson Ave.

The Historic Living Project
The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund

715 Ivinson Avenue, Laramie Wyoming

1909 American Craftsman.

History abounds with this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath American Craftsman style home that was built in 1909 for Charles O. Merica, president of the University of Wyoming from 1908 to 1912. The Andersen family has called this home since 2007 and since then has learned many interesting things about its prior residents, including that it was once the “Farm House,” the home to the College of Agriculture's fraternity.

Wilbur Arthur Hitchcock was the architect who designed the two-story house as well as others throughout Laramie in the 20th century, during an era of simplicity and fine taste. This spacious solidly built home features newly remodeled baths, a kitchen with custom cherry cabinets and a heated slate floor, maple hardwood floors, double car garage, updated electric, plumbing, windows, roof, and new insulation along with the house’s historic steam heating system that was retrofitted to modern technology.

While the house includes many modern amenities, it maintains its historic character with pocket doors designed for privacy and separating the open dining and living rooms. The high ceilings with detailed dark wood moldings and wide baseboards add to the spaciousness of the home. This grand house is full of history, quality, charm and space. The fine craftsmanship represents a design movement that encouraged originality, clean lines, natural materials, and the visibility of handicraft.

Marie Andersen, Homeowner

Judy Knight, Local Historian, Docent

Chamois Anderson, Producer

Keith Perschino, Film Assistant

Ted Haskell, Project Assistant