The Hopper-Kyser House at 504 East Franklin Street is the oldest house in Chapel Hill. The house has grown from a 1400 square feet structure with no indoor plumbing or kitchen in 1814 to a magnificent home of over 4500 square feet with five bedrooms and bathrooms and a French kitchen. The original cost for the house is thought to be under $300. It recently sold for almost 1.5 million dollars. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In the early 80s I worked at the University Printery in Amber Alley. Mr. Kaiser would frequent the shop and was good friends with the owner. I was trying to make a living as a horn player and worshipped Mr. Kaiser and his work. On several occasions I tried to discuss music with him and he refused. Apparently he had turned his back on music for other endeavors. I never discovered what the reasons were.
What are Kay Kyser&#39;s daughters doing these days? I was in high school with Kimberly.
Do you know who the new owners of this house are? Will the house ever be open to the public such as through Preservation Society Tours?