Walker’s Happy Shop: Opened around 1915 at ONS [Old Numbering System, pre-1969] 123 Main Street by Charles Wade Walker, selling typical “news store” products, plus toys, with motto, “Toys to make the kiddies happy, sweets to make the ladies happy, and smokes to make the men happy.” Walker also installed a soda fountain.
Research done by Jack Sanders.
The Ridgefield Historical Society mourns the loss of our good friend and supporter Jonathan David “Jon” Seem, 61, who died suddenly on Friday, Sept. 25. The husband of our former
The Ridgefield Historical Society invites members to its annual meeting on Oct. 20 to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and look ahead to an exciting 2027 filled with major programs,
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish celebrates 50 years of faith, service, and fellowship in Ridgefield, honoring the founding families and parishioners who built and sustained its vibrant community.
Remembering longtime Ridgefield Historical Society volunteer Rob Orr, whose curiosity about his own historic home grew into decades of dedication to preserving and sharing Ridgefield’s history.