This place is a treasure, literally. Their general store is 114 years old, with no running water. You can see the water pump out to the side of the store. Really, the outhouses- one for the ladies, one for the men- are the bathrooms. Upstairs in the store are antiques. Wonderful, cheap antiques! It is like a really great dream where you find unbelievable bargains. If you are interested, let me know, and I'll tell you about what I bought. Aladdin, Wyoming is a small community located along state highway 24 in the extreme northeast corner of the state. The Aladdin General Store is the largest and most prominent of a total of fifteen buildings that make up the town along both sides of the highway. It is a rare and well-preserved example of late 19th century vernacular mercantile architecture, and one of five 19th century mercantiles left in the state which represent the settlement and economic development period. Through the years the Aladdin Store and Post Office has housed a general store, a bar, a post office, a barber shop, a telephone office, and served as a depot, freight station, and gas station. The store at Aladdin has always been the heart of the community and its center of activity; it continues to be such today.
Aladdin's business base is ranching and timber. Over the years, Aladdin General Store has proven to be quite a popular place for anyone en route to Devils Tower. They just can't pass by without resting a bit and enjoying refreshment and kickin' back on the front porch.
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