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and landscape designs not consistent with the original historic setting. However, large portions of the landmark area, particularly sections in public ownership, continue to retain their historic integrity.
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on December 19, 1960. At the time of its nomination as a landmark it was one of the best preserved ranches from the cattle ranging period and was 4,160 acres (16.8 km) in size.
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who later became a pioneer cattleman. During the 1870s and 1880s, the ranch was typical of many medium-sized ranching operations in cattle country.
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historic site. Structures on the site have been stabilized and repaired, but the setting has been impacted by the development of
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The ranch remained in the Sun family for four generations until 1996 when it was sold to
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The ranch's builder, Thomas Du Beau Soleil (Tom Sun), was a French-Canadian
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Natrona County, Wyoming
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National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Tom Sun Ranch
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Accompanying 9 photos, exterior and interior, from 1975 and undated
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National Register of Historic Places in Natrona County, Wyoming
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Ranches on the National Register of Historic Places in Wyoming
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Buildings and structures in Natrona County, Wyoming
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark

Tom Sun Ranch is located in Wyoming
Tom Sun Ranch is located in the United States
Natrona County
Wyoming, USA
Alcova, Wyoming
66000753
Oregon
Mormon
Independence Rock, Wyoming
Wyoming Highway 220
frontiersman
National Historic Landmark
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
visitors' center
Martin's Cove
Mormon
parking lots
Devil's Gate
List of Registered Historic Places in Wyoming
"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service




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