Ewing T. Kerr Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Casper, WY

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Ewing T. Kerr Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Casper, Wyoming

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Size:28.7 KB Description:Interior Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Brick damaged near beam on the north wing wall of the loading dock Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Stepping crack on the north wing wall of the loading dock Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Deteriorated concrete at the south end of the loading dock Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Deteriorated concrete and rusting steel bumper at the south end of the loading dock Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Steel bumper is pulling off the south end of the loading dock Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:West elevation Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:West (main) entry frontispiece Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Center west entry door with bronze plaques on either side Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern bronze plaque and lettering mounted between the west entry doors Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Modern sandstone veneer on the west stair is damaged Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Deteriorating sandstone veneer at the west stair Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Salt is damaging the sandstone Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern handrail set in concrete steps at west entry Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Granite threshold at west stair Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Typical first floor window with arched transom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:North elevation Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern entry constructed on the north elevation Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Sandstone patches are discolored on the north elevation Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:East elevation Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:North end section on the east elevation Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking south down the loading dock Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wood mezzanine window on upper left, modern louvers and windows in remaining three openings Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:South elevation Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern entry on south facade and infilled window opening Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Looking west across the north light court Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking south at the courtroom windows in the north light court Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking south at the south light court elevation with chimney Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern aluminium panel facade in south light court Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Steel lintel typical at windows in light courts Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Close up of sandstone cornice Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Slate tile roof Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Slate tile roof with wire loop snow guards Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Integral copper gutter at edge of roof Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Sandstone parapet cap around flat roofs is deteriorating Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Patching on sandstone parapet cap around flat roofs Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Second floor corridor with original terrazzo flooring and marble border Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Second floor corridor with original window frames and sills and original wood door frames with modern four panel doors Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Third floor corridor with original flooring, walls and door frames Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Third floor corridor with original flooring, walls and window sill Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Third floor elevator lobby with original marble elevator surround Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:North stair with marble treads and string Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Second floor elevator lobby with original floor and wall finishes Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:North stair with marble treads and landing Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Windows on the north wall of the north stair Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:First floor elevator lobby with original terrazzo flooring with marble border, plaster walls and marble elevator surround Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:North stair with marble treads and risers Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Basement elevator lobby with original plaster walls, metal elevator surround, painted concrete ceiling and modern vinyl tile flooring Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:North stair is painted concrete between the first floor and the basement Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern north elevator cab Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:East stair at the basement has painted concrete treads Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:East stair with applied vinyl tile flooring on the landings and rubber treads on the stair Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:East stair has original steel and wood railing Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking east at the front of the courtroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Courtroom has original wood wall paneling and modern carpet flooring Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Modern public seating benches are compatible with the historic character of the building Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Courtroom windows have an arched transom above and wood paneling over the radiator below Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Close up of the original cornice and dentils Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wood judges bench and wall paneling Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original judges bench Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:View of the courtroom from the judges bench Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Wood paneled jury box Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original single panel wood door to judges office Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original inner courtroom doors covered with red leather Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wood courtroom doors on the corridor side Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Restroom with original terrazzo flooring with a marble border, marble wainscot and plaster walls and ceiling Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original marble partitions with paneled wood doors Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Restrooms have the original fixtures Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Partitions have been altered to create accessible stalls Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Third floor restroom with original finishes Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original wall mounted pedestal sink and modern accessible wall mounted sink Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:New terrazzo flooring (at the sinks) is a close match to the original Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original vault door still has original paint and hardware Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Interior vault doors have original paint and hardware and a modern warning sticker on them Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:TPO roofing on the roof over the courtroom Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:TPO white roofing with multiple penetrations Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:TPO roofing over a two story portion of the building Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Satellite dish and air conditioning unit mounted on the roof Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Ladder provides access to the roof over the courtroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Roof vent and air conditioning unit on the modern mechanical room roof Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Parapet cap at modern mechanical room exterior wall Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Roof hatch and TPO roofing over elevator machine room Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Flat roof with TPO roofing over the loading dock Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:North light court roof with paver ballasts over the TPO roofing Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Roofing on the south light court Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Planting bed and grass area along the west elevation Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Grass area along west elevation with a concrete pad around the flagpole Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Security fence around the parking area on the south end of the site Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Bench and sign for the building previously on the site Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Flagpole, security camera and tree at the northwest corner of the site Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Planting beds, grass and public sidewalk along the north edge of the site Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Stair at the north entrance Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Delaminating cheek wall with efflorescence at the north stair Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Southeast corner of the site with the security fence around the parking area Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Pedestrian gate at the north edge of the site Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:East side of site with parking on either side of the drive Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Pedestrian gate on east edge of site with an additional fence enclosure around the dumpsters outside the main enclosure Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern stair provides access to the loading dock on the east side of the building Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Security fence along the east edge of the site and a sidewalk and fence around the transformer at the southeast corner of the building Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Wooden fence around the transformer at the southeast corner of the building Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Security guard booth at the southeast corner of the site Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Ramp at the accessible entrance on the south side of the building Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Concrete ramp and stair at accessible south entrance Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Concrete is cracking at the landing at the south entrance Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Parking spots on both sides of the drive at the south end of the side Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Vehicular entry gate into the parking area on the south end of the site Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Lobby with a vaulted plaster ceiling with expansion screed joints Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:First floor lobby looking south Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Built in cabinet on the south wall of the lobby Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Marble border stops at the west wall of the lobby Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Arched transom above exterior lobby door Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Arched transoms over the three west entry doors Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Three arches in the wall separating the east and west lobby bays Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Arched plaster ceiling over the east section of the lobby Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Crack in the terrazzo in the east section of the lobby Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:First floor corridor with terrazzo flooring, wood chair rail and suspended ceiling Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Double doors into the first floor courtroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Multiple wood stain colors on a door in the corridor Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:South vestibule with modern tile flooring and wood double doors Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Terrazzo flooring with marble border and wood wall base and chair rail Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Typical tenant space finishes - original plaster walls, wood wall base, chair rail and picture rail with modern carpet flooring and suspended ceiling Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wood wall base, chair rail and plaster walls Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original plaster walls, wood wall base and chair rail and modern vinyl composition tile flooring Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wood window sill finish is deteriorating Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original bars and door at holding cell Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Modern vault with wall finishes that match the historic Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original wood flooring exposed in a room undergoing remodeling Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern carpet flooring, suspended ceiling and free standing shelves in the library Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Jury room with original plaster walls with wood trim and modern floor and ceiling finishes Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Jury room restroom with modern finishes and fixtures Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Judges office has modern built in wood shelving Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Judges office with original wood wall base, chair rail, picture rail and wood door to courtroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Judges restroom with modern finishes and fixtures Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Corridor in judges office with the original terrazzo flooring with marble border Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:First floor courtroom with modern finishes and furniture Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Public seating benches and bar have wood panel detailing Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Jury box with wood paneling and fixed swivel chairs Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Modern finishes and furnishings in the courtroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Courtroom doors with exit sign, clock and security camera above Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Four panel wood door at judges entrance to the courtroom Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Wood door frames, wall base and chair rail in the visiting judges office Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Radiator at exterior wall, modern vinyl wall covering, carpet flooring and suspended ceiling in the jury room Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical finishes in jury room restrooms Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Corridor for judges chambers with multiple wood stain colors Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Close up of different wood stain colors on the chair rail, edge of the door trim and the front of the door trim Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Brass surround and doors at the judges elevator Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Wood wall paneling and carpet flooring in the elevator cab Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Office space with suspended ceiling, carpet flooring and built in wood cabinet Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Suspended ceiling located at the top of the window but below the transom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Office in NW corner of the building with the suspended ceiling raised above the arched transom Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Office space with high suspended ceiling and ceiling fans Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:High density storage in northwest office Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Break room with built in cabinets with a plastic laminate countertop and vinyl flooring Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Wood stain color varies between the door frame and the door Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:South stair with steel stringer, steel pans with concrete and steel handrail Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Stair jogs a bay at the second floor Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Concrete floor at stair landing and plaster walls Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:First floor womens restroom with plaster walls and white ceramic tile flooring and wainscot Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Baked enamel partitions in the first floor mens restroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Wall mounted lavatories and urinal in the first floor mens restroom Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Wall mounted water closet and grab bars in the accessible stall Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Multicolored ceramic floor tiles in the second floor womens restroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Ceramic tile wainscot, floor mounted water closet and grab bars in the accessible stall in the second floor womens restroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Elevator machine room in the attic Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Wood framing and collar ties in the attic Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Internal roof drain in the attic Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Staining in the attic under a roof valley Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Wood framing and beaverboard in the attic Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Beadboard walls and ceiling in the original attic fan room Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Stock of slate shingles stored in the attic Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Plaster walls, carpet flooring and painted concrete ceiling in basement office space Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Water damage on the plaster in the northeast room in the basement Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Plaster damaged by water under a window in the northeast basement office Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Concrete flooring, painted brick walls and board formed concrete ceiling with various pipes run below it Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original two panel wood door and frame Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original half lite wood door with original hardware Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Internal drain and fin tube radiator with wire lathe Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Corridor in basement with multiple wall finishes - gypsum board, board formed concrete and structural clay tile Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Storage room in basement with painted concrete floor, walls and ceiling Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Stock of original wood doors in a basement storage room Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Corridor along wood frame and chain link fence storage units Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Basement restroom with ceramic tile flooring and wainscot with historic pedestal and mop sinks Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Historic floor mounted urinal in basement restroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Historic floor mounted water closet in the basement restroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Boilers and various pipes in the boiler room Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original wood parquet flooring in the mezzanine level is deteriorated in a few areas Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Terrazzo in what was the original restroom in the mezzanine level is damaged where pipes run through it Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Marble wainscot and window sills in what was the mezzanine level restroom Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original light fixture in the mezzanine mechanical space Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Air handling unit in the mezzanine mechanical space Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Modern mechanical room with steel truss ceiling and concrete flooring Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original window has been removed and infilled with louvers in the modern mechanical space Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Ewing T. Kerr Federal Building under construction 1931 Photo courtesy of Bob Olson Collection, Casper College Western History Center Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Ewing T. Kerr Federal Building under construction 1931 Photo courtesy of Bob Olson Collection, Casper College Western History Center Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Ewing T. Kerr Federal Building under construction 1931 Photo courtesy of Bob Olson Collection, Casper College Western History Center Casper,WY View Larger
Size:NA Description:Ewing T. Kerr Federal Building under construction 1931 Photo courtesy of Bob Olson Collection, Casper College Western History Center Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Ewing T. Kerr Federal Building under construction 1931 Photo courtesy of Bob Olson Collection, Casper College Western History Center Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Federal Building, Casper, Wyoming. Built in early 1930s Date unknown Photo courtesy of Ruth Scott Hocker Collection, Casper College Western History Center Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:U.S. Post Office and Court House (1932) October 13, 1932, Photo courtesy of the United States Department of Justice from the National Archives, RG 121-BS, Box 97, Folder PP, Print 8661 Casper,WY View Larger	Size:NA Description:Wolcott Street looking south, Kerr Federal Building on the left Date unknown, Photo courtesy of Casper Area Chamber of Commerce Collection, Casper College Western History Center Casper,WY View Larger

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Ewing T. Kerr Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Casper, WY

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Construction History & Space Inventory

111 Wolcott Street, WY, Casper

Building Details

Square Footage		Building Dimensions
Floor Area Total:	46340	Stories/Levels:	4
First Floor Area:	13020	Perimeter:	490(Linear Ft.)
Occupiable Area:	25635	Depth:	87(Linear Ft.)
		Height:	54(Linear Ft.)
		Length:	158(Linear Ft.)

Construction History

Year Start	Year End	Description	Architect
1930	1932	Original Construction	J.A. Wetmore U.S. Treasury Dept.
1970	1971	Conversion & Remodeling Post office to office	Design and Construction Division
1978	0	Post 1970 & Pre 1985 -Freight elevator installed from basement to mezzanine
1979	1979	Roof Upgrades & roof drains replaced, HC provisions, painting
1985	1985	Painting
1987	1990	Court Facilities and Building Alterations.	Malone, Belton Architects