Bowen's Sporting Goods

For many years, this was Bowens Sporting Goods. The building now houses an Orvis store. When it was Bowens, however, it was one of two major, all sports, sporting goods stores in downtown Casper. When it went out of business in the late 80s, the final sale featured everything from tennis supplies to rifle stocks. Bush Wells, the other major downtown sporting goods store, is depicted and mentioned in the entry below.

The Wonder Bar, which is featured in an entry immediately above, is also visible in this photograph.

Bush Wells

This photograph depicts the sign for Bush Wells Sporting goods. Bush Wells is a longstanding Casper sporting goods store which is still located in downtown Casper, but not at this location. It is now several blocks to the south.

This building, as our flagship photo shows, has had other businesses in it at various times. The painted sign for one of these buildings is barely visible below the Bush Wells sign. Today, a lighting supply house occupies this building.