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Portions of Natrona County, Wyoming experienced rapid growth during the early twentieth century. Traditionally an agricultural area, various factors influenced this expansion. The creation of Midwest Oil Company and the completion of a pipeline from Salt Creek to Casper in 1911 acted as a tremendous economic catalyst for the county. Casper's population dramatically increased between the years of 1910 to 1920 and the influx of newcomers strained local housing and recreational facilities. Midwest Refinery Company constructed this hotel for its employees around 1920. It was utilized for both housing and social purposes. Later, Standard Oil purchased the hotel. During the twenties, Natrona County's oil production leveled off and by 1930 the world-wide economic depression had a profound effect on the local oil industry. In response to the depressed conditions, Standard Oil sold their hotel to a local women's group. The hotel was utilized as a center for a number of women's organizations. The Casper Women's Clubhouse played a significant role in the social life of this isolated Wyoming community. The building is architecturally important as an example of the work of the architecture firm of Garbutt and Weidner, and is historically important due to its association with social and humanitarian projects beginning in the 1930s.