G.B. Cooley House
G. B. Cooley House | |
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| Location | 1011 S. Grand St., Monroe, Louisiana |
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| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | Walter Burley Griffin |
| Architectural style | Prairie School |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001060 |
| Added to NRHP | May 15, 1986 |
G. B. Cooley House, a historic residence in Monroe, Louisiana, is a distinguished example of the Prairie School architectural style. Designed by Walter Burley Griffin, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, the house was completed in 1926 for entrepreneur Gilbert Brian ‘Captain’ Cooley.[1]
History
Originally designed in 1908, the house's construction was delayed until the mid-1920s. Cooley, known for his contributions to Monroe's civic and health sectors, was an entrepreneur who also played a significant role in battling the
Architecture
Embodying the
Restoration and current use
The Cooley House underwent restoration in 1985, preserving its architectural integrity. Acquired by the City of Monroe in 2008, the house is being restored by the Cooley House Foundation to serve as a public museum. This initiative reflects the community's commitment to preserving and celebrating its architectural heritage.[4]
References
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: G. B. Cooley House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Cooley House – A Walter Burley Home". Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ pls4e (2018-07-17). "G. B. Cooley House". SAH ARCHIPEDIA. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "History – Cooley House". Retrieved 2023-12-08.
External links
Media related to G.B. Cooley House at Wikimedia Commons
