Nathaniel Hooper, like many members of his family, has a historical building named him. The son of Robert “King” Hooper and brother of John Hooper purchased what is now his namesake property in 1801. He built off an existing property that was built in 1754 and it resulted in a federal-style house. While it may not be as large as his father’s property on Hooper Street, it still comfortably qualifies as a mansion.
The massive home features a deep portico porch supported by wooden Doric columns and pilasters with an entablature containing dentils and modillions. On top of the entablature is a railing around the perimeter, despite being impractical for use as a deck. The entry porch shelters a federal-style door composed of a wide elliptical fanlight and wide, half-length sidelights ornamented by a strip of alternating circles in their centers. The three-level home has 14 front-facing windows as well.
Nathaniel Hooper was also similar to his relatives in terms of his religiosity. He served as a deacon of the Congregational Church of Marblehead.