Jessie Jack Hooper House Explained

Jessie Jack Hooper House
Coordinates:44.0311°N -88.5556°W
Architecture:Shingle Style
Added:December 18, 1978
Refnum:78000151

The Jessie Jack Hooper House is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

History

Home of women's suffrage leader Jessie Jack Hooper. The house and matching coach house are Shingle style, designed by Waters and built in 1888. Her husband Benjamin was a lawyer for the sawmill. Jessie also organized women's war work during World War I, presided over the Wisconsin League of Women Voters in the 20s, and was involved in anti-war campaigns in the 30s.[1]

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and on the State Register of Historic Places in 1989.[2] It is located in the Algoma Boulevard Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. News: Donath. David A.. [{{NRHP url|id=78000151}} Jessie Jack Hooper House]. 2015-04-25. NRHP Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. US Dept. of the Interior. July 1978.
  2. Web site: 1149 Algoma Blvd.. Wisconsin Historical Society. 2018-04-09.