House of Hoo-Hoo
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| Location | Art Hill |
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| No. of Buildings | 1 |
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| Construction Cost | $57,500 ($1.73 million in 2021) |
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| Dimensions | 86' x 130' |
The House of Hoo-Hoo was a clubhouse from the Concatenated Order of Lumberjacks, located on Art Hill southwest of the Texas and Kentucky Buildings.
History
The Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo was an organization of lumberman, created in 1892. The name Hoo-Hoo originates from the lumberjack's shout. At the time of The Fair, the lumbermen of the country wanted a significant symbol of their industry.
Description
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.
Each room of the House of Hoo-Hoo was finished in a different type of wood, utilized 139 different kinds of veneer, including red gum, yellow pine, poplar, redwood, and cypress. The furnishing in each room matched the wooden trim.
This organization raised $100,000 ($3.02 million in 2021)for participation and continued representation during the entire exposition period. The membership was limited to 9,999 and the initiation fee was $9.99.
Fire
It burned down in a fire on June, 24, 1904 but was rebuilt in less than 30 days.
After the Fair
After the fair, the building was donated to the City of St. Louis for use as a museum of the lumber industry.
Gallery
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Rotunda
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Reception Hall
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Press Room
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Ladies Rest Room
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Ladies Reception
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Ladies Reception
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Gentleman's Waiting Room
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Gentleman's Waiting Room
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Assembly Hall
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Assembly Hall
