North Albany Clubhouse | |
Nearest city | Garrett Route, Wyoming |
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Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1928 |
NRHP reference # | 98000908 [1] |
Added to NRHP | July 23, 1998 |
The North Albany Clubhouse stands by itself in rural Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1928 as a community meeting center by local residents. It continues to serve as a community social center. The clubhouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1998. [2] [1]
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