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147 Washington Street - Nathaniel Hooper Mansion

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Record 2834/3390
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Catalog date 11/13/2007
Category 1: Structures
Classification Houses
Collection Old Houses etc. School Research Project
Date circa 1754
Abstract Marblehead Jr. High Archives Historical Building Survey

This historical home on 147 Washington Street was the home of Nathaniel Hooper, noted 19th Century lawyer and church deacon. Also home of Squire William Fabens (19th Century lawyer) and the real estate office that used to be attached to the home.

Nathaniel Hooper was well known for his generosity. He was well known among fishermen as the "Oracle" for his settling of controversies.

See the Written history on page 31.



Home Location Pink Room (4th floor north end of building)
Object ID 2006-075-00535 A
Object Name House
Search Terms Marblehead Buildings
Sub-category Building
Subjects Houses
Historic Buildings
Title 147 Washington Street - Nathaniel Hooper Mansion
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Last modified on: January 05, 2009