Evening star., 1925-05-15
ALLAN T. WALKER
EXPIRES SUDDENLY
ReaItor Is Victim of Heart
I AttaCk-RiteS to Be
Tomorrow.

Allan L. Walker, one of Washing
toms most prominent business men
and a pioneer in the modern develop
ment of the National Capital. died
suddenly yesterday evening at his
home on River road. opposite the
Burning Tree Golf Club.
Mr.. Walkers death, from heart
attack, came as a shock to his famly
and to his many intimate friends in
official and business life, for while he
had not been feeling well for the last
few days, his condition was not con-
sidered grave He was 40 years old.
He apparently died as he slept III a
chair, a few minutes after he had been
Convsrsing with members of his fam
lily Tie was discovered by a maid, who
immediately sent for DR.. Benjamin G
Perry of Bethesda. Nd. But he was
dead before the arrival of the doctor.
Had Faith in Capital
From the time he started out for
himself 81 years ago Mr.. Walker had
faith in the ultimate future of Wash
iugton, and it was upon this basis that
be predicated ali his ideas.
While he was responsible for large
areas of expansion in the northwest
section of the city, as well as in other
sections probably his greatest under
taking was the new MayfloWer Hotel,
formerly known as the Walker Hotel.
At the opening of the Mayfiower not
long ago Senators, Representatives,
local officials and business men paid
tributes in their addresses to the cour-
age and foresight of Mr.. Walker in
erecting one of the most magnificent
hotels in the country.
Started With Father.
He began his career in the employ
Of his father, the late Redford w.
Walker, but despite the wealth of his
parents branched out in business for
himself with little financial backing.
Mr.. Walker was president of the
Allan f. Walker Investment Co., the
Allan F.. Walker Real Estate Co, the
Bethesda Blue Ganite Co, the Wash
lngton Fuel and Oil Co. and the Lough-
borough Development Co. as well as
many other smaller organizations.
All of these companies, including the
parent organization, the Allan f.
Walker Investment Co, will continue,
officials say. 1t is pointed out that
Mr.. Walker chose and trained his own
executives, and that by close associa-
ton with him they are able to carry
out his plans.
He was one of the first Washing
tonians to enter the auto fuel field, and
recently started a chain of automobile
accessory stores.
Rites Are Tomorrow
The funeral services will take place
tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock at
the Church of the Blessed Sacrament,
Chevy Chase, Rev. Father Thomas c.
Smythe viii say the requiem mass.
Interment will be in Rock Creek
Cemetery The entire membership of
the Washington Real Estate Board. of
which Mr.. Walker was a member, will
attend the funeral in a body, besides
the many other friends and relatives
Mr.. Walker is survived by his
widow, IA daughter, Mrs Phoebe
Dunn. wife of Comdr Dunn of the
Boston navy yard; three younger
daughters, two sons, Albert Walker
and Allan f.. Walker. jr.. and two
brothers, DIR. Reginald Walker and
w. II. Walker, and two sisters, who
live in Baltimore. His widow was
formerly Miss Maude Katherine Ent-
wisle, whom he married in 1900.
He was a member of the Washing
ton Stock Exchange, Blue Ridge Rod
and Gun Club. Racquet Club, the
Congressional Country Club. National
Press Club and the Bankers Club of
America.
Mr. Walker recently purchased the
house in which he died. 1t was the
former estate of the late Senator