Hooper House Restoration Fund
The Hooper House Restoration Fund seeks to fund the restoration of one of the 5 surviving colonial-era buildings in the City of Easton. Built in 1761, the Hooper House is among the City’s oldest surviving residences. Long vacant and deemed blighted since 2012, the house requires extensive repairs, including roof and window restoration, weatherization, and critical masonry work, to prevent further deterioration.
With the City’s recent acquisition of the property, plans are now underway to return the Hooper House to a historically accurate condition. Once restored, the residence will serve as an educational resource that deepens public understanding of Easton’s Revolutionary War–era history. The home was once the headquarters of Colonel Robert Lettis Hooper Jr., deputy quartermaster general during the American Revolution, and its preservation will give residents and visitors the opportunity to connect with this rich local heritage.
Revitalizing the Hooper House is also a step toward improving the surrounding Northampton Street corridor, where the building’s long-neglected façade has contributed to disinvestment. Restoring the property will help enhance the character of this historic main street district and support broader revitalization goals outlined in the City’s comprehensive plan. When complete, the Hooper House is expected to join other historic sites in Easton as a venue for tours, educational programs, reenactments, and community events, strengthening the city’s cultural landscape and expanding public access to its heritage.
The Hooper House Restoration Fund invites donors to participate in preserving a rare piece of Easton’s past and ensuring that this landmark can inspire and educate for generations to come.
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