House of Hoo-Hoo

House of Hoo-Hoo
Location	Art Hill
No. of Buildings	1
Construction
Construction Cost	$57,500 ($1.73 million in 2021)
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 southwest of the Texas and Kentucky Buildings.

History[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.