The first section of the Cooper house was constructed in 1695 as a Dutch Colonial style stone house, and a brick addition was added c. 1785.  The house was constructed for Joseph Cooper, son of William Cooper, who established Cooper Point Ferry at this location. Purchased by the City in 1913, it was used as a library when the surrounding land became Pyne Poynt Park.  In 2005, much of the house was destroyed by fire.  Increased vandalism and exposure to the elements has left the house as a ruin, with only portions of the exterior walls remaining.  It is now recognized as a significant archaeological historic site.

The Trust grant will help fund research and recommendations for the structure’s incorporation into the surrounding park, future cultural and educational programming, and interpretive signage that will provide information about this historic resource.