House of Hoo-Hoo

House of Hoo-Hoo
Location	Art Hill
No. of Buildings	1
Architecture
Dimensions	86' x 130'
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The House of Hoo-Hoo was a clubhouse from the Concatenated Order of Lumberjacks, located on Art Hill.

Etymology

Hoo-Hoo was the name of an organization composed of lumbermen, saw mill men and lumber newspapermen. The name Hoo-Hoo originates from the lumberjack's shout.

Before the Fair

It burned down in a fire on June, 24, 1904 but was rebuilt in less than 30 days.

Description

The House of Hoo-Hoo was made out of separate types of woods and utilized 139 different kinds of veneer. It was located southwest of the Texas and Ohio Buildings. This organization raised $100,000 for participation and continued representation during the entire exposition period. The membership was limited to 9,999 and the initiation fee was $9.99.

The weather boarding was of yellow pine, circular sawed with rough side out. This was stained a Flemish green. The house was covered with Redwood shingles.