05/23/2025
📸 Throwback Thursday continues our celebration of Historic Preservation Month by revisiting Old Stoney in Sundance, Wyoming—a remarkable example of community-driven preservation.
Constructed in 1923 from locally quarried Minnelusa sandstone, Old Stoney originally served as the Crook County High School, later accommodating elementary students until its closure in 1971. After years of vacancy and deterioration, the community rallied to save this historic structure. In 1985, Old Stoney was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its historical and architectural significance. 
Through extensive restoration efforts, Old Stoney was transformed. The building now houses the Crook County Museum on its second floor, featuring over 7,000 artifacts that showcase the region’s rich history. Today, Old Stoney stands not only as a preserved piece of Wyoming’s educational heritage but also as a vibrant hub for community engagement and cultural enrichment. 
