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Fort D. A. Russell (Wyoming)

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By the turn of the 20th century, Fort D. A. Russell was one of the largest cavalry bases in the United States and several more expansions in the early 20th century further increased its size.
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In 1919, the airfield became active and soon served as the home field for over 100 military aircraft. During the transition from cavalry to airplanes, the post was commanded by
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began building the fort and nearby quartermaster depot (Cheyenne Depot) in August 1867. In September the first cavalry arrived, Company H of
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Fort David A. Russell, Red Cross Building, Third Street between Randall Avenue & Tenth Cavalry Avenue, Cheyenne vicinity, Laramie, WY
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National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base / Fort D. A. Russell; Fort Francis E. Warren
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The majority of the structures in the historic district have been maintained. At least 88 housing units have been abated for lead and
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in 1975, for distinctively preserving many of the stages of its evolution from a frontier cavalry base to an Air Force base.
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Fort David A. Russell, Gymnasium, Randall Avenue between Fourth & Fifth Streets, Cheyenne vicinity, Laramie, WY
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Fort David A. Russell, Artillery Barracks, Randall Avenue between Sixth & Fifth Streets, Cheyenne, Laramie, WY
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Fort David A. Russell, Artillery Gun Shed, Tenth Cavalry Avenue & First Street, Cheyenne, Laramie, WY
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Fort David A. Russell, Scale House, Fuel Road between Third & Sixth Streets, Cheyenne, Laramie, WY
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Fort David A. Russell, Veterinary Hospital, Third Street & Second Avenue, Cheyenne, Laramie, WY
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Over the years, the base served as home for numerous influential American military leaders such as
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Fort David A. Russell, N. C. O. Quarters, First Avenue & Eighth Street, Cheyenne, Laramie, WY
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In 1884, it became a permanent base. It was the home to three Black regiments: the
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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materials. Three buildings were renovated in accordance with standards of the U.S.
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Fort David A. Russell, Randall Avenue west of First Street, Cheyenne, Laramie, WY
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Accompanying 21 photos, aerial and other, from 1969, 1974–75, c. 1890 and undated
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Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy (June 11, 1937).
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Commanding Officer's Quarters, Fort David A. Russell
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Fort D.A. Russell (Wyoming)
Fort D. A. Russell (Texas)
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark District

Fort D. A. Russell (Wyoming) is located in Wyoming
Fort D. A. Russell (Wyoming) is located in the United States
Laramie County
Cheyenne, Wyoming
41°09′59″N 104°51′46″W / 41.16639°N 104.86278°W / 41.16639; -104.86278
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United States Army
Air Force
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Union Pacific Railroad
David Allen Russell
Battle of Opequon
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base
Carl Spaatz
Black Jack Pershing
Billy Mitchell
Walter Reed
Mark Clark
National Historic Landmark District
30th Infantry
John D. Stevenson
2nd Cavalry
9th
10th Cavalry
24th Infantry

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