Wisconsin’s Oldest Pub Goes Dark Again

I first published this article for the Examiner.

The Walker House has gone through many owners since it was first built in 1836 in Mineral Point, WI. In November, 2005, Joseph and Susan Dickinson purchased the Walker House property and re-opened its doors in August, 2008 to the public with the idea of bringing back to its former glory as a Cornish Pub.

Within the past month, the Dickinson have announced that they have been forced to shut the doors on this historic location due to a number of problems.

This small romantic 150 year old pub features a 42 room hotel, facilities to produce great food including a water-cooled walk in cooler and two dining areas, one with a fireplace. Because the Walker House building was built into the side of a bluff, the dining hall also has two eat-in caves. When this location was open earlier this year, they served hand-crafted local beers complimented by an excellent locavore menu. Ironically, because of the Dickinsons’ restoration efforts the Walker House is more up to date than most new buildings.

Joseph & Susan are currently looking for a business partner to help save the Walker House. Are you instested in old buildings, history and have a knack for the beverage and restaurant industry.

For more info: Walker House, 1 Water St, Mineral Point, WI 53565, 608-987-1660, http://www.walkerhousemineralpoint.com/

Posted: September 3rd, 2009 under Life.
Tags: beer, caves, history, mineral point, restaurant, walker house, wisconsin

Comments

Comment from Joe Dickinson
December 9, 2009 at 11:57 am

Matt,, thanks for the coverage. If we’re able to stay in the building and find a partner or lender, We’ll have to talk about a Walker House brew

Comment from fattymattybrewing
December 9, 2009 at 12:07 pm

Right on Joe. I really hope the Walked house will live on.