ca. 1926. Gates at the rear of the Robert and Emily Walker residence, 3411 N. 30th St. The home was built in 1921 for the owner of Walker Cut Stone Company, with John Chalmers serving as the contractor. The house was later the residence of Ray Gamble, the " Elephant House." Robert Walker, a native of Somersetshire England, emigrated to the United States in 1882. In 1907, he moved from Minnesota to Tacoma. His first partnership was called Wilcox and Walker, but in 1908 he bought out his partner and incorporated the Walker Stone Co. He and his wife raised five children: Edna, Kitty, William, Robert G. and Leona. For Western Iron and Wire Company. (filed with Argentum)
Walker, Robert--Homes & haunts; Gates--Tacoma; Houses--Tacoma--1920-1930;