It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973[1] and has been described as "Wisconsin's finest remaining Greek Revival residence.

"[2] The Cooley house was begun in 1851, designed by Racine-based architect Lucas Bradley.

The front of the 2-story central block especially resembles a Greek Temple, with its portico consisting of four colossal fluted Doric columns supporting a simple entablature and pediment.

The north wing holds a drawing room with a white marble fireplace, plaster cornice, and wooden door and window frames.

[1] By 1942 the house was in "deplorable condition,"[2] when William and Amanda Kuehneman bought it and carefully restored it.