The Walkem Building at 318 1st Avenue in downtown Ladysmith was built circa 1930.
The Walkem Building, 318 1st Avenue in downtown Ladysmith.The Walkem Building, 318 1st Avenue in downtown Ladysmith.The Walkem Building, 318 1st Avenue (left) and the Hall Building, 320 1st Avenue (right) in downtown Ladysmith.
Here is a map showing the location of 318 1st Avenue:
Here is a Google Street View image of 318 1st Avenue:
The Hall Building, 320 1st Avenue (center), the Walkem Building (318 1st Avenue) and the Seaview Apartment (now demolished), circa 1957. The woman is Maralyn McKendrick, who lived at 321 1st Avenue. (photo: Hilary Hansen, family photo – used with permission)
We will be adding some historical information about the Walkem Building in the near future.
History of Ladysmith
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