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 Thomas Barlow Walker in 1888 | |
| Born | Thomas Barlow Walker February 1, 1840 Xenia, Ohio, United States |
| Died | July 28, 1928 (aged 88) Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Occupation(s) | businessperson, art collector |
| Known for | lumber, Minneapolis Public Library, Walker Art Center |
| Spouse | Harriet G. Walker |
| Children | Gilbert, Julia, Leon, Harriet, Fletcher, Willis, Clinton, and Archie |
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Thomas Barlow Walker (February 1, 1840 – July 28, 1928) was an American business magnate who acquired lumber in Minnesota and California and became an art collector. Walker founded the Minneapolis Public Library. He was among the ten wealthiest men in the world in 1923.[1] He built two company towns, one of which his son sold to become part of what is today known as Sunkist. He is the founder and namesake of the Walker Art Center.