Walker Store
707 High
Baldwin City, Ks 66006

Walker Store
707 High
Baldwin City, Ks 66006

From the rear this structure appears to be a wood frame residence. A building owned by J.V. Walker was standing on this lot as early as 1886. W.F. Osborn acquired the property from John Brady in 1890. Osborn, a Doctor, arrived in Baldwin in 1889. He later served as mayor and Douglas County representative to the state legislature. The existing structure was shown as a drugstore and a doctor's office from 1893-99. Then it was a harness and saddle shop(1905), moving picture theater(1912) and store(1927).

House converted to commercial building in row, ell plan, one story, two front bays. Wood frame construction with modern false brick front, gable roof. Interior brick chimney W, modern sheathing.

Dale Nimz, photographer

Baldwin City Public Library

Fall, 1988

Sanborn Insurance maps, 1893-1927
County assessment rolls, 1884-1928
Baldwin Souvenir, (1908).

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