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Exterior Viewing of the Ivy House
View the historic 1916 Ivy House from the public sidewalk. The property is now operated as the Turning Point Self-Help Center and is no longer a bed and breakfast.
- Duration:
- 20 min
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Haunted Hotel / Inn
Ivy House (Former B&B, Now Turning Point Self-Help Center)
1916 Casper Cape Cod home and former bed-and-breakfast, now operating as the Turning Point Self-Help Center — exterior viewing only from the public sidewalk.
1019 N McKinley Street, Casper, WY 82601
Age
All Ages (exterior viewing only)
Cost
Free
Free exterior viewing from public sidewalk
Access
Limited Access
Residential sidewalk
Equipment
Photos OK
Est. 1916 · 1916 Cape Cod-style residence · Operated as a B&B 1996-2009 · Now in community-service use
The Ivy House Inn was built in 1916 by Mr. and Mrs. White as a three-story Cape Cod-style home in Casper, Wyoming, where the prairie meets the Rocky Mountains. Two grand front porches were added in 1940, completing the home's distinctive silhouette. Mrs. White lived in the home until her death in 1995 at age 93. Tom and Kathy Johnson purchased the property in 1996 and renovated it into a bed and breakfast inn. In 2009 the inn was sold to Turning Point Self-Help Center, a Casper community organization, and is no longer operated as an inn or bed and breakfast.
Sources
- https://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-ivyhouseinn/
- https://wyo4news.com/news/the-haunting-of-the-ivy-house-inn/
- https://kingfm.com/haunted-wyoming-the-ivy-house-inn-in-casper/
Car alarms activating overnight in the parking areaReports of a former-owner apparition moving room to roomSounds of small catlike animals runningCold spots in interior spacesPhotographs reported to show anomalies
During the Ivy House Inn's bed-and-breakfast era under Tom and Kathy Johnson, the property became known for a body of guest and owner-reported phenomena. Reports include car alarms activating in a parking area constructed on top of what had been the original 1916 sitting room (especially after 2:30 am and into late morning), the apparition of a former owner moving from room to room, the sounds of small catlike animals running through halls and up stairs, cold spots in the house, and photographs allegedly showing anomalies and vortices. The original 1916 sitting room reportedly featured a "traveling cloud" before its demolition for parking. Owner Tom Johnson initially did not believe in ghosts but reported a change of perspective during the inn's renovations. The property is now Turning Point Self-Help Center and is not open for paranormal investigation.
This venue now operates as a community services center (Turning Point Self-Help Center) and is not open to casual visitors — appreciate from the public sidewalk only.
Notable Entities
Mrs. White (original 1916 owner)
Media Appearances
- Legends of America entry
- Wyo4News feature
- FrightFind haunted B&B coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ivy House (Former B&B, Now Turning Point Self-Help Center) family-friendly?
Sidewalk exterior viewing only; the building is in active community-service use and not open as an inn. Overall family fit: High.
How much does it cost to visit Ivy House (Former B&B, Now Turning Point Self-Help Center)?
Free exterior viewing from public sidewalk This location is free to visit.
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is Ivy House (Former B&B, Now Turning Point Self-Help Center) wheelchair accessible?
Ivy House (Former B&B, Now Turning Point Self-Help Center) has limited wheelchair accessibility. Terrain: Residential sidewalk.