MESSENGER BROTHERS CARRIAGE

CHEYENNE, WY

American Legion
American Legion Credit: Thomas Hawk

Messenger Brothers Carriage is a historic and iconic establishment located in the heart of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The carriage was founded in 1882 by two brothers, William and Charles Messenger, who were skilled carriage builders from Illinois. The brothers arrived in Cheyenne during the peak of the cattle and railroad industries, and they quickly realized the need for quality transportation for the town’s elites. They started out by building buggies, wagons, and carriages, which were in high demand for transportation and commerce.

The Messenger Brothers Carriage building is a beautiful brick structure, which was constructed in 1890 and has been well-preserved, standing tall amidst the modern buildings surrounding it. The interior of the building is adorned with antique carriages, buggies, and sleighs that date back to the early 1900s. Each carriage is unique, and they showcase the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail of the Messenger Brothers.

Today, the Messenger Brothers Carriage is a popular tourist attraction that offers guided tours, educational programs, and special events. Visitors can learn about the history of the carriage and its significance to the early days of Cheyenne. The establishment is also a popular venue for weddings and other special occasions. Overall, the Messenger Brothers Carriage is an important cultural landmark in Cheyenne, and it continues to attract visitors from all over the world who are interested in the history of the American West.

MESSENGER BROTHERS CARRIAGE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHEYENNE WY. US MID #8405600026

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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MESSENGER BROTHERS CARRIAGE
616 CROOK AVE
CHEYENNE
WY
82001

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MESSENGER BROTHERS CARRIAGE Information

MID # 8405600026
Name MESSENGER BROTHERS CARRIAGE
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.132163, -104.789229
CODES FIPS State Code: 56
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 000501
US Census Block: 2033