Old Bedlam

Old Bedlam shortly after its most recent extensive renovation and restoration.

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Fort Laramie, WY

Amenities

6 listed

Accessible Rooms, Audio Description, Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible

Built to house bachelor officers, "Old Bedlam" is Wyoming's oldest documented building. The right side is restored to bachelor officers' quarters in the 1850s; the left side to post headquarters in 1863-64, when fort commander Lt. Col. William O. Collins and his wife lived on the second floor.