EARLY DOWNTOWN RESIDENCES
Early residents of Casper made their money from the boom-
ing oil business during the turn of the 20th century; big
homes were built in the wide tree-lined streets near down-
town to accommodate these families. Some of Casper’s
stately old homes still stand in this historic neighborhood.
Designed and constructed by the artisans and craftsmen
of that time, the area presents many architectural styles in-
cluding Grand Federal, Georgian, Baroque and many other
vintage designs. Some of these houses are well-maintained
and in great condition, but there are still some available,
from time to time, for young couples who can meet the
challenge of lovingly restoring these elegant houses. Ex-
tending from this area towards central and West Casper are
some older neighborhoods, which edge Casper College,
Natrona County High School and Dean Morgan Middle
School. These streets bear the names of familiar trees, and
have well-established cottonwood, ash and elm lining the
walks and drives.
Downtown Casper, which used to be predominantly com-
mercial and industrial space, has seen changes with imagi-
native apartment makeovers to the older buildings. Vacant,
deteriorating offce spaces have been rebuilt and rehabili-
tated into modern apartments. One such building is the
Wyoming National Apartments in the heart of the down-
town business district. All the residential homes near down-
town are fortunate to be surrounded by a vibrant commer-
cial center. Filled with boutique shops, locally owned family
businesses, restaurants and coffee shops and several movie
theaters, this a lively contrast to the perception of Wyoming
being wide-open spaces and prairies.
OLD YELLOWSTONE DISTRICT
This is an area in transition. The neighborhood has been
considered a heavily commercial district with industrial
warehouses, automotive shops and many vacant lots. The
district has been targeted by the city as a spot for renewal
and rehabilitation. It will be the focus of a mixed-use busi-
ness, residential and an entertainment complex, including
shops, restaurants, apartment buildings and condominiums.
NORTH CASPER
Bordered on the South by the railroad tracks and North by
the river, North Casper is an established community of old-
er homes, cottages, and bungalows. It has long been con-
sidered an area of more affordable homes, with amenities
such as large yards and old trees. It also boasts excellent
recreational faculties with a soccer feld and playgrounds.
Roosevelt High School serves the neighborhood.
MIDTOWN
The main East-West thoroughfares in Casper run along 2nd
Street and 12th Street. Downtown lies at the West end of
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