Wyoming Business: Historic Cheyenne hotel renovations under way

CHEYENNE — One more piece of downtown Cheyenne’s renaissance is falling into place as three Wyoming investors prepare to renovate the historic Plains Hotel into a “boutique” hotel.

The Plains Hotel Co. LLC purchased the hotel from LJK Cos. of Minnesota for an undisclosed purchase price, then leased it back to LJK for continued operation as a contract hotel.

Architectural and interior-design activities began last fall, and the three partners plan to start “extensive remodeling” in January and have it completed by July.

The Plains is located on Lincolnway, across the street from the proposed Depot Plaza, part of the planned renovation of…