2020

Welcome to Evanston

Evanston enjoys a unique quality of life. Nestled in the Bear River Valley, the

city is framed to the south by the majestic Uinta Mountains. The Bear River

flows through the community meandering past Bear River State Park where elk

and bison roam, and a community parkway where deer and people play. Our enviable quality of life is

cherished by those who visit and

live here.

This small, western town offers

friendly restaurants, motels, bars,

a historic downtown, plenty of

recreational activities, and the last

intact roundhouse on the original

Union Pacific Railroad line.

Located at 6,749 feet in the

southwest corner of Wyoming,

summer days are normally clear

and cool, and with an average of

300 days of sunshine every year, it

is a perfect place for hiking, a

round of golf, or a pleasant stroll around town. Winters are cold and beautiful, making it a perfect spot for

snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, or ice skating. After a day of outdoor fun you can stop for a massage,

enjoy a great meal, and stay in one of the more than 1,000 motel rooms or the comfortable campground.

Welcome to Evanston, WY

In late November, 1868, as the grading crews for the Union Pacific Railroad approached the present site of Evanston, Harvey Booth pitched a tent near what is now Front Street and opened a saloon and restaurant. His wooden floor and canvas sided structure is accepted as Evanston's first building. Within a few weeks of Booth's arrival, the new frontier railroad camp boasted a population of 650 residents. On December 1, 1868, the Union Pacific rails had reached Evanston where a depot was located on June 9, 1869. The first train arrived here on December 16, 1868. The town was plotted by and named after the rail-road's surveyor, James A. Evans. By July 4, 1871, the Union Pacific had located its roundhouse and machine shops in Evanston which assured the town a permanency that had been denied other railroad towns. As early as 1872, Evanston had four churches: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Mormon. Once the city had been made the county seat for Uinta County, Harvey Booth was contracted to build the Courthouse, which he completed in 1874, at a total cost of $15,425. The first newspaper to be printed in Evanston was THE EVANSTON AGE which was started in 1871, by W.L. Vaughn. One of the city's early landmarks was a section of town called Chinatown which was located near the present Painted Lady restaurant, along the Union Pacific's tracks. This picturesque part of the city was composed of a huddled group of shanties that served as the homes and business dwellings for the Chinese who were to inhabit Evanston from the late 1870s until the early 1920s. Among the structures in Chinatown were an opium den and an elaborately decorated Joss House. The Chinese in Evanston worked as laborers for the Union Pacific Railroad and as miners in the Almy coal mines. They also worked as laundry-men, vegetable peddlers and restaurant employees.

Each year the residents of Evanston's Chinatown would celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year by parading a large curiously constructed dragon called Gum Lung through the streets of Evanston (the Uinta County Museum has a similar dragon head on exhibit). Games and firecrackers accom-panied the parade, and the climax of the celebra-tion was the firing of a rocket into the air. Attached to the rocket was a ball that would bring good fortune to the lucky person who caught it. This person would be honored by becoming the keeper of the Joss House for the following year. During the first two decades of the 1900s, China-town's population dwindled until there were only

a few of the section's residents left. In 1922, the Joss House mysteriously burned to the ground. Two of Chinatown's more famous and popular residents, China Mary and Mormon Charlie, remained in Evanston until their deaths in the late 1930s. The Joss House was one of only three in existence in the state.

History of Evanston, WY

By the early 1900s, other landmarks had been established in Evanston. In 1901, the Union Pacific Railroad had completed its Gothic-style brick railroad station, and by mid– 1906, the city had a Carnegie Library building within a block of the Depot. Months later, Evanston could boast of a large and spacious Federal Courthouse and Post Office within two blocks of the library. In 1912, the old stone railroad roundhouse was replaced by a larger more modern brick structure that is still standing today. In September 1985, the Union Pacific presented the Depot to the City of Evanston. The Blyth and Fargo Building on Main Street celebrated 100 years in Evanston in 1972. The year 1985 saw the building remodeled, keeping the old-fashioned décor, with several shops located there.

Many of Evanston’s churches are the original buildings, as are the Federal Building, the old Carnegie Library (which houses the Chamber of Commerce and the Uinta County Museum), the Uinta County Courthouse, and the Depot Square Project.

Built in 1914 and once used as a repair facility by the Union Pacific Rail-road, Evanston Machine Shop was restored and converted into a multi-use public facility in 2004. The large enclosed interior space is illuminated by hundreds of windows in the facades of the building and in the roof. The warm, delightful space this building offers functions very well for large gather-ings and has the capacity to serve groups as large as 400 to 500 people.

Independence Day Celebration in Evanston in 1871 included the dedication of the Union Pacific Roundhouse and Machine Shop. In 1912, the present brick roundhouse and turntable were constructed to accommodate the larger steam locomotives being brought into service. The Roundhouse and associated structures served

the UPRR as a main railcar and engine repair station and later as a reclama-tion facility.

In 1971, the UPRR officially vacated the Roundhouse, and the following year, deeded the properties (with the exception of the Power House) to the City of Evanston. From 1972 to 1998, the Roundhouse continued to be utilized as a repair station as several companies leased it from the city. In 1998, the last business vacated the site.

In 2004, a Master Plan was created designating the Roundhouse as a future public building and as a future city hall. With the completion of the nearby Machine Shop in 2005 and its parking area in 2006, it became evident that the time had arrived to save Section One of the Roundhouse. In 2007, the city was awarded a Wyoming Business Council grant to help renovate the 65,000 sq. ft. first section, and by January, 2008, project had begun.

1. Tour

Evanston’s Historic Roundhouse & Railyards (National Register of Historic Places): This is the last remaining complete roundhouse on the old Union Pacific line between Omaha and Sacramento. Tours are available through the City of Evanston 307-783-6306.

2. Visit Historic Downtown: 2019 & 2020 Semi Finalist Nominee of the “Great American Main Street

Award” Downtown offers a variety of retail outlets that feature collectibles, antiques, jewelry and specialty shops. You’ll find quaint establishments; delis, bakeries, restaurants, coffee shops and watering holes. Historic Downtown is the heart of Evanston!

3. A must see! Beautiful Historic Depot Square:

Home of the Chamber of Commerce, Uinta County Museum, Railroad Depot and the Joss House Museum & Chinese Garden. Tours of the Joss House are available through the Uinta County Museum 307-789-8248. Evanston’s Historic Depot Square beautifully reflects the broad and storied past of Uinta County.

4. Relax and enjoy the Bear River State Park & Bear River Greenway:

Home to small herds of captive bison and elk for public viewing. Trails for walking, running & biking, areas for picnicking, site-seeing or relaxing. You’ll find it all at the Bear River State Park and Greenway, Evanston’s river playground!

5. Explore the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway:

This paved highway starts in Evanston and winds 78 miles over the Uinta Mountains to Kamas, Utah, crossing over a 10,620 foot high pass. The numerous trails, lakes and campgrounds along the route provide great opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

6. Golf at Purple Sage Golf Course:

Evanston’s 18-hole course offers a refreshing challenging course offset by spectacular views.

7. Annual Community Events:

Evanston offers something for everyone! We have a Brew Fest, Farmers Market & Music in the Air Concert Series, Bluegrass Festival, Rodeos & Fair, Car Shows, Wyoming Downs Live Horse Racing, Demolition Derby and so much more! For a list of these and other events go to www.evanstonwyo.com.

8. Enjoy Evanston’s Outdoor Recreation:

Evanston is your year-round outdoor destination. Hiking/Biking, Fishing/Hunting, Rivers/Lakes/Reservoirs, Scenic Byways, ATV-ing, Cross Country Skiing/Snow Shoeing/Snowmobiling…The fun Never Ends in Evanston!

9. Bear River Ice Ponds:

The Bear River Ice Ponds are an iconic piece of Evanston’s vast history. The ponds were originally used as an ice station for the railroad produce cars from about 1897 to the 1920’s. Today you can enjoy a variety of activities at the Bear Ponds; Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Fishing and Swimming in summertime, Ice Skating and Hockey in wintertime.

10. Regional Fun!

Sulphur Creek Reservoir – South 12 miles Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest – South 30 miles Fossil Butte National Monument – North 60 miles JC Penney Mother Store and Museum - North 50 miles Yellowstone National Park – North 270 miles Bear Lake Resort – North 90 Miles Fort Bridger Historical Site – East 18 miles Flaming Gorge Reservoir – East 120 miles

We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Evanston, Wyoming, Your Story Awaits!

Top 10 things to do in Evanston

Uinta County Government: City of Evanston:

Wyoming Driver’s License………………..(307) 789-2257 Town Hall……………………………………(307) 783-6300

Auto Titles/Voter’s Registration ……...(307) 783-0306 Mayor/Council..………………………….(307) 783-6308

Vehicle Licensing/ Sales Tax……………..(307) 783-0333 Police Department……………………...(307) 783-6400

Human Services….…………………………...(307) 783-0301 City Facilities……………………………….(307) 783-6306

Public Health…………………………………...(307) 789-9203 County Building Permits………….….(307) 783-0318

Sheriff’s Department……………………….(307) 783-1000 Parks & Rec………………………………...(307) 789-1770

Uinta County Library ……………………….(307) 783-0480 Fire Department………………………....(307) 789-3013

Uinta County Landfill……………………….(307) 783-5522 Animal Control…………………………....(307) 783-6471

Evanston Workforce Services……..……(307) 789-9802 Road & Travel……………………………..(888) 996-7623

(888) WYO-ROAD

Utilities

Electricity

Rocky Mountain Power 105 Commerce Drive, Evanston, WY (888) 221-7070

Water & Sewer

City of Evanston 1200 Main Street, Evanston, WY (307) 783-6304

Natural Gas

Dominion Energy 38 Allegiance Circle, Evanston, WY (307) 789-2711

Propane

Quality Propane 624 Cheyenne Drive #9, Evanston, WY (307) 789-2200

Telephone

NGL Connection 933 Main Street, Evanston, WY (307) 288-5491

All West Communications 1020 Main Street, Evanston, WY (888) 292-6381

Union 148 Front Street, Evanston, WY (307)782-6131

Internet Service Providers

All West Communications 1020 Main Street, Evanston, WY (888) 292-6381

NGL Connection 933 Main Street, Evanston, WY (307) 288-5491

Union 148 Front Street, Evanston, WY (307)782-6131

Cable

All West Communications 1020 Main Street, Evanston, WY (888) 292-6381

Frequently Used Numbers

Pre-Schools

Elementary Schools

Aspen Elementary Clark Elementary North Elementary Uinta Meadows

225 Broken Cir. Dr. 1248 Morse Lee St. 500 Cedar St 90 Cheyenne Dr.

PO Box 6002 PO Box 6002 PO Box 6002 PO Box 6002

Evanston, WY 82931 Evanston, WY 82931 Evanston, WY 82931 Evanston, WY 82931

Phone: (307) 789-3106 Phone: (307) 789-2833 Phone:(307) 789-7658 Phone:(307) 789-8098

Fax:(307) 789-6338 Fax: (307) 789-7759 Fax:(307) 789-2046 Fax:(307) 789-3426

Middle Schools

Davis Middle School Evanston Middle School

837 No Name St. 341 Summit St.

PO Box 6002 PO Box 6002

Evanston, WY 82931 Evanston, WY 82931

Phone: (307) 789-8096 Phone:(307) 789-5499

Fax:(307) 789-3386 Fax:(307) 789-7972

High Schools/Higher Education

Evanston High School Horizon Jr./Sr. High School Western Wyo. Comm. College/

701 W. Cheyenne Dr. 164 Yellow Creek Rd. Uinta BOCES #1

PO Box 6002 PO Box 6002 1013 W. Cheyenne Dr.

Evanston, WY 82931 Evanston, WY 82931 Evanston, WY 82930

Phone:(307) 789-0757 Phone:(307) 789-0122 Phone:(307) 789-5742

Fax:(307) 789-7447 Fax:(307) 789-2522 Fax:(307) 789-7975

District School Office

537 10th Street

Evanston, WY 82930

Phone:(307) 789-7571

Fax:(307) 789-6225

Schools

Leaps & Bounds Preschool

500 Center Street

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-4506

ECDC

336 Summit St.

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 444-7040

LUCDA

1013 W Cheyenne Dr

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-7384

Churches

Abundant Life Assembly of God 2910 Wasatch Road (307) 789-1360

Asambles de Dios Templo “Agua Viva” 50 Yellow Creek Road (307) 789-8354

*Aspen Church 40 Agape Way (307) 677-1381

LDS– 1st Ward 201 Sage Street (307) 789-2970

LDS –2nd Ward 251 Elm Street (307) 789-3746

LDS –3rd Ward 1224 Morse Lee (307) 789-2648

LDS –4th Ward 201 Sage Street (307) 789-3705

LDS –5th Ward 251 Elm Street (307) 789-2324

LDS –6th Ward 1224 Morse Lee (307) 789-3257

LDS –7th Ward 632 Twin Ridge (307) 789-9015

LDS –8th Ward 632 Twin Ridge (307) 789-9621

LDS– Almy Ward 251 Elm Street (307) 789-2964

LDS –Hilliard Ward 14864 Hwy 150 S. (307) 789-3257

LDS –Uinta View 201 Sage Street (307) 789-9015

LDS –Yellow Creek 632 Twin Ridge Ave. (307) 789-5738

Crossroads New Life Fellowship 101 Commerce Dr. (307) 789-9132

Church of Christ 90 Lodgepole Drive (307) 789-8542

Evanston Alliance & Missionary 235 Overthrust Road (307) 789-1279

Evanston Baptist Church 744 Center Street (307) 789-6851

Evanston Church of the Nazarene 212 7th Street (307) 789-0667

Evanston Pentecostal Church of God 1101 Center Street (307) 789-4409

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness 137 Washington Ave. (307) 789-1442

Mission Bautista Nueva Vida/Calvary Evanston 211 Overthrust Road (307) 789-1279

Our Savior Lutheran 49 Straight & Narrow (307) 789-0042

Seven Day Adventist 2077 Wasatch Road (307) 789-6814

Special Ministries 75 Yellow Creek Road (307) 789-1844

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 9th and Center Street (307) 789-2189

St. Paul Episcopal Church 10th and Sage Street (307) 444-2601

Trinity Lutheran Church 50 Yellow Creek Road (307) 789-1063

Uinta Bible Baptist Church 2411 Wasatch Road (307) 789-7529

Union Presbyterian Church 10th and Center Street (307) 789-2358

United Pentecostal Church 210 Bear River Drive (307) 789-7251

* = Chamber Member

Bella Vista Apartments Red Mountain Village Apartments Silver Sage Apartments

110 Constitution Ave. 113 B Mountain Village Drive 138 Silver Sage Dr

Evanston, WY 82930 Evanston, WY 82930 Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-6771 (307) 789-8569 (864) 541 4831

Chief Washakie Apartments River Glen Apartments Yellow Creek Village Apartments

82 E. Hayden Ave. 212 Birch Street 208 Cale Drive

Evanston, WY 82930 Evanston, WY 82930 Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-1137 (307) 789-4056 (307) 789-2551

Classic Lodge Apartments *South Valley Apartments Hayden Commons Apartments

202 Bear River Drive 251 South Valley Drive 92 Hayden Ave

Evanston, WY 82930 Evanston, WY 82930 Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-6830 (307) 789-8239 (307) 789-0839

Dewal Apartments Wentworth Apartments

550 Cheyenne Drive 96 E Hayden Ave.

Evanston, WY 82930 Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-0243 (307) 789-7402

Pines of Yellow Creek Rocky Point Apartments

182 Yellow Creek Road 215 Feather Way

Evanston, WY 82930 Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-0060 (307) 789-8854

Realtors

Apartments

North Slope

170 Yellow Creek Road

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-4848

Real Estate Headquarters

645 Main Street

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-7821

coster@allwest.net

*Evanston Housing Authority

155 Apache Drive

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-0060

* = Chamber Member

*Coldwell Banker Preferred Realty

101 Harrison Dr.

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-0760

Fax (307) 789-1601

Email: Britany@allwest.net

www.coldwellbanker.com

*Bear River Realty

724 Front Street #501

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 677-6157

*Evanston Homestead Realty

236 Almy Road 107

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 799-6127

*Re/MAX Results Realty

849 Front Street Ste 102

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 789-4111

Fax (307) 789-4411

www.remax.com

*Uinta Realty: Jeannie Staley

1049 Main Street

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 444-8000

*Uinta Realty

1049 Main Street

Evanston, WY 82930

(307) 444-8000

*Best Western Dunmar Inn 1601 Harrison Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-3770

*Comfort Inn 1931 Harrison Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-7799

*Days Inn 1983 Harrison Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-0783

*Econolodge 70 Bear River Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-7510

*Hampton Inn 101 Wasatch Rd. Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-5678

*Holiday Inn Express 1965 Harrison Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-7999

*Knights Inn 339 Wasatch Rd Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-2220

Motel 6 261 Bear River Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-0791 Prairie Inn 264 Bear River Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-2920

*Quality Inn 1936 Harrison Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-6000

*Super 8 Motel 1710 Harrison Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-2777 Vagabond Hotel 230 Bear River Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-2902 Kingfisher Bend Ranch 215 County Road 152 Evanston, WY 82930 307-789-4938 Phillips RV Park 225 Bear River Drive Evanston, WY 82930 307-789--3805

*= Chamber Member

HOTELs

Dining

Chinese Cuisine Dragon Wall Restaurant 140 Front Street (307) 789-7788

Wonderful Inn 933 Front Street (307) 789-3908

* Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse 1932 Harrison Drive 307-789-8888

Mexican Cuisine

Costa Vida 96 North 2nd Street (307) 789-2080

* Don Pedro’s 205 Bear River Drive (307) 789-3322

El Rancho Grande 528 County Road (307) 789-9642

Jalisco’s 197 Bear River Drive (307) 444-0215

* Taco Bell 737 Overthrust Road (307) 789-0507 Taco Time 106 N 3rd St. (307) 789-0555

Chain Restaurants

Arby’s Restaurant 158 Front Street (307) 789-1380

Domino’s Pizza 1023 Main Street (307) 789-7899

* Jimmy John’s 113 Front Street (307) 789-0333

* Kentucky Fried Chicken 737 Overthrust Road (307) 789-0507

* McDonald’s 212 Front Street (307) 789-0595

Papa Murphy’s Pizza 132 Front Street (307) 789-2299

* Pizza Hut 134 Yellow Creek Road (307) 789-1372

Subway Sandwiches 289 Bear River Drive (307) 783-5906

Subway Sandwiches 1920 Harrison Drive (307) 789-4304

Wendy’s 115 N. 2nd Street (307) 789-6393

Variety Restaurants

Ana’s On Main 927 Main Street (307) 288-5948

Bon Rico’s 925 Front Street (307) 789-1753

Caffeinated Cowboy Soda’s 1932 Harrison Drive (307) 679-7066

* Cattle Company Steakhouse 339 Wasatch Road (307) 789-2220

* Dang Good Bar-B-Que 309 Front Street (307) 679-2919

for Pete’s Sake 900 Main Street (307) -444-BREW (2739)

* Jody’s Diner 260 Bear River Drive (307) 789-8550

* Legal Tender 1601 Harrison Drive (307) 789-3770

* Lincoln Highway Tavern 1943 Harrison Drive (307) 789-0549

* Main Street Deli 1025 Main Street (307) 789-1599

Mother Mae’s Kitchen 909 Main Street (307) 444-7050

Paff’s 164 Front Street (307) 789-0961

Painted Lady 30 County Road (307) 789-0830 Rips 98 County Road (307) 789-3854

* Suds Brothers Brewery 1012 Main Street (307) 444-7837

* = Chamber Member

1200 Main Street, Evanston, WY 82930 307-783-6300 www.evanstonwy.org

Established 1868

Welcome to the City of Evanston, Wyoming!

Whether you are here to work, play or stay, you are sure to discover a vibrant,

innovative and inviting community brimming with entrepreneurial,

recreational and cultural opportunities.

Bluegrass Festival

Brew Fest

Fireworks Show

Roundhouse & Railyards

Event Center

Rodeo Series

Historic Depot Square

Bear River State Park

Contact Us

Uinta County Courthouse

225 9th Street

Evanston, WY 82930

Phone; 307-783-0301

www.uintacounty.com

Evanston Chamber of Commerce

1020 Front Street

PO Box 365

Evanston, WY 82930

Toll Free: (800) 328-9708

Office (307) 783-0370

Fax: (307) 789-4807

Monday-Friday 8 AM – 5 PM

chamber@evanstonwyo.com

Questions about your move to the area? Need more

information? Please contact us at the Chamber

office and we will be more than happy to assist!