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This Day in Minnesota History

February 1, 1840

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ISBN: 0873514165
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Thomas B. Walker is born in Xenia, Ohio. After making his fortune in lumber, he developed the Walker Art Gallery, which opened in 1894 and later became the Walker Art Center. He also played an instrumental role in the creation of the Minneapolis Public Library. He died in 1928.

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First published: July 1, 2015
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