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The South Wolcott Street Historic District is among Casper's oldest neighborhoods and was the preferred area to live for the city's early prominent citizens. It is located immediately to the south of the downtown toward the base of Casper Mountain. The earliest houses in the district date to 1905 while the majority were built between 1910 and 1924 in association with Casper's first energy boom. The district is a visually cohesive neighborhood exhibiting a high degree of architectural integrity. It is made up almost entirely of single family homes with uniform setbacks displaying the design and workmanship of the era. Other features such as the wide tree lined streets and an occasional hitching post ring at the curb also contribute to the historical fabric of the district. Houses in the district include excellent examples of Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival, both of which were popular during the early years of the twentieth century. The district also has representatives of the Bungalow/Craftsman, and American Foursquare styles, as well as a few examples of Prairie style. The South Wolcott Street Historic District is significant for its associations with the development of Casper, both initially as a regional stock raising center, and later as the center of oil exploitation activities in the state. It is also significant because it represents several of Wyoming's political and civic leaders. These include Governor Bryant B. Brooks, and United States Senator Patrick Sullivan, both of whom were long time residents in the district. In addition, the district was platted by Governor Joseph M. Carey, who had earlier served as Wyoming's first United States Senator.