The Northland was built in 1907 for Jimmie Long and the Northland Pine Tree Lumber Company. Thomas Welsh, father to Mary who was married to Ernest Hemingway, used the boat in his logging operation on Moonlight Bay. In 1915 the Northland was sold to Walker businessmen for use as an excursion boat. It proved too… More Info
BF Nelson built a sawmill at the swimming beach and park area in 19006. The mill was in use until 1922. The slab burner was dismantled and salvaged for the WWII effort, leaving the circular cement base on the shore. A local businessman salvaged the bricks for a café and rooming house. That building still… More Info
Stone Woman Herbals – New Chamber Member Natural Health and Wellness for the Mind, Body and Soul. We are family owned and take pride in offering healthy choices to the community. We offer a wide range of products including: Supplements, Essential Oils, Teas, personal Care, Household Cleaning, Incense, Snacks, Gifts and more! We also offer… More Info
Our first library was organized in1900. By 1907 a traveling library was sent by train from the Minnesota State Public Library Commission and was housed in Crow’s Drug Store. In 1907 Walker applied for a grant from Andrew Carnegie. The Library was built in 1911 and we were the smallest community in the US to… More Info
What business was located at the Village Square site? Built in 1896, the Pameda/Patrick Henry Hotel was one of the first hotels built in Walker. J.R. Fuller opened the DX Service Station in 1933. Orville Ellis purchased the building in 1945 and opened the Texaco Service station. His son Newell opened the Village Square restaurant,… More Info
