The Walker House
Originally completed in 1887 to be a railroad hotel, the Walker House, located at 121 N. San Dimas Avenue, never had a paying customer thanks to the land bust of the late 1880's. James and Sue Walker of Kentucky purchased the building in 1889 and it became home to several generations of their family. In 1972 the Walker House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the most significant historical building in the City of San Dimas. In late 2000, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Dimas purchased the building and initiated a restoration and renovation project. The restored Walker House is the new home of the San Dimas Historical Society, the San Dimas Festival of Arts, the San Dimas Rodeo and Saffron Restaurant. This grand building is a link to our past and now a treasure for our future. Please enjoy the many activities hosted in this beautiful location.
Docent led tours are given by the San Dimas Historical Society on the third Saturday of each month, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please call (909) 592-1190 for reservations and information. Beginning in January 2010, the San Dimas Historical Society Museum will be open the first and third Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The museum will also be open in conjuction with the 2nd Story Gallery on the second Friday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Historical Society's Archives, located on the second floor of the Walker House, will be open on each Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The San Dimas Festival of Arts hosts the 2nd Story Gallery open house on the second and third weekends of each month from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Please call (909) 599-5473 for additional information.
