Homan, Amos C.
A Civil War veteran, Amos Homan operated a cigar stand at 37 Cooper Street and eventually bought the building.
Burrell, William H.
William Burrell, a clergyman, performed weddings for couples seeking to evade license requirements in Philadelphia.
Battle, James Iverson
Once a janitor, James Battle may be the only African American to advance from a position of service on Cooper Street to heading his own household.
Chambers, Margaret
Margaret Chambers, a boarding house operator and entrepreneur, was a fixture at 59 Cooper Street for two decades beginning in 1893.
421 Cooper Street
Contributing structure, Cooper Street Historic District.
419 Cooper Street
Contributing structure, Cooper Street Historic District.
Paulson, Mary A.
Mary A. Paulson, a widow, generated income to support her family by renting out one Cooper Street house while living in another house next door.
415 Cooper Street
Contributing structure, Cooper Street Historic District.
Franklin, Joshua B.
Originally a livery stable operator, Joshua Franklin's life on Cooper Street spanned to the age of the automobile.
417 Cooper Street
Contributing structure, Cooper Street Historic District.