Cooper, Caroline E. (Caroline Ellen), 1883-1967

Caroline Ellen Cooper was the daughter of Dr. John T. and Adalena Cooper, who came to Spokane in 1887. Dr. Cooper helped to develop the original Bunker Hill Mine. Caroline grew up in Spokane in the company of the city’s wealthy families, attended parties, teas, and dances. She managed the Ziegler Building, 1927-1953, and its successor, the Fidelity Building, 1953-1957.

From the guide to the Caroline Ellen Cooper Papers, 1887-1920, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives)