A. J. Walker

A. J. Walker

During the late 1920's and again in 1948 the store suffered loss from fire, however, on neither occasion was the store burnt to the ground thanks to the efficiency of the Truro Fire Department.

During the late 1920's and again in 1948 the store suffered loss from fire, however, on neither occasion was the store burnt to the ground thanks to the efficiency of the Truro Fire Department.

Walkers, Established in 1890, a company that remembers kerosene lighting, horse & buggy deliveries and two world wars! Serving Truro and surrounding communities of Northern Nova Scotia for over 112 years, Service was and still is our number one goal!

Circa 1930

Chamber of Commerce<br />Certificate of Membership 1933

Chamber of CommerceCertificate of Membership 1933

1931 T.L. Legge, after working for the business since 1906, acquires Walkers after the death of Harry T. Walker.

1932 The first company truck is purchased and a modern brick & tile building join the original store, more than doubling store space. Walkers provide the first public restroom in Truro.

Circa 1940

Retail stores in Truro were closed at NOON on Wednesdays and opened till 10:30 pm on Saturday’s. Shoppers traveled by bus & rail to town. Ladies could leave their parcels in Walkers Rest Room during their visit!

Circa 1950

The Efficient Staff of Walkers T.L Legge & Keith Legge Middle Row last 2 on right George Arnold, with us today! <br />Back Row-last on right

The Efficient Staff of Walkers T.L Legge & Keith Legge Middle Row last 2 on right

For years Walkers supplied all your outdoor recreational equipment along with CCM bicycles!!!

For years Walkers supplied all your outdoor recreational equipment along with CCM bicycles!!!

Circa 1960

T.L. Legge gives Walkers a second story for storage and a full basement. D.K. Legge begins working.

Circa 1970

T.L. Legge passes away. Thelma E. Legge & Warren J. Legge begin working.

Circa 1980

Keith & Dorothy Legge each receive the Estwing “Gold Hammer Award”! More buildings are purchased for additional retail & warehouse.

1990 – 2000

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Walkers strives to understand the changing needs of today’s customer. Our friendly, courteous service will always be available whether we meet you on-line or in our place of business. We hope you enjoy the Walkers experience like so many before you..

Our History Continues…

Lynn Tanner Randall (second from left) Great Great Granddaughter of AJ Walker visits from Chicago.

Lynn Tanner Randall(second from left)Great Great Granddaughter ofAJ Walker visits from Chicago.

Lynn is the Great Grandaughter of of Louis J. Walker, Grandaughter of Margaret E. Walker / Stephens McKay and daughter of Jean E. Stephens Tanner – Rich. While chasing her geneology tree Lynn decided to visit the store her great grandmother often talked about. We wish Lynn and her friends a memorable trip to Truro! Left to right Mary, (Lynn), Marilyn, Jacquie & Lauren (November 2003)