George K. Hooper
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George Kennard Hooper | |
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| Born | July 1, 1868 |
| Died | February 9, 1939 (aged 70) |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, Architect |
George Kennard Hooper (July 1, 1868 – February 9, 1939) was an engineer and architect in New York City. Later he became city engineer in Pasadena, California.
Hooper was born in Boston on July 1, 1868. His father, George Kennard Hooper, was a local merchant.[1] He was educated in Boston Public Schools, graduating from Dwight School in 1883.[2]
Hooper entered Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1887, graduating in mechanical engineering in the class of 1891.[3]
Engineering and Architecture
Hooper designed foundries and industrial plants during much of his career. Nelson Valve Company[4] and Otis Elevator Company were noted clients.[5] He worked with architect Louis Sullivan on an addition to the Crane Company factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut and other projects.[6][7]
In 1910 Hooper designed a 10-story building for the Adams Express Company, but the building was never constructed.[8]