Coop, Dr. B. F., House
1536 Heights Blvd., Houston, TXOne of the most impressive, well-preserved houses on Heights Blvd. Fine example of past-Victorian architecture. Original owner was Dr. B.F. Coop. This house was pictured in an advertisement booklet for the Heights about 1915 as one of the prominent new homes. Mrs. Coop was the vice-president of the City Federation of Women's Clubs, was active in civic affairs in Houston, was a teacher, a principal, and member of the school board. The house is one of relatively few brick houses in the Heights.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
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