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Some of the flora was past its prime but the white hollyhocks? were not. The Izaak Walton Inn, a historic Glacier National Park hotel, was built next to the railroad yard in 1939 for the use of railroad service personnel.
Why the name "Izaak Walton" Hotel?
The hotel was named after Sir Izaak Walton, a 16th century English author and sportsman. Izaak Walton has been the patron saint of fishermen for 400 years. Born August 9, 1593 at Stafford, England, he authored the famous book about fly-fishing, The Compleat Angler. A local resident who lived in the area in the early days is presumed to have named the hotel after Sir Izaak.
Why the name "Izaak Walton" Hotel?
The hotel was named after Sir Izaak Walton, a 16th century English author and sportsman. Izaak Walton has been the patron saint of fishermen for 400 years. Born August 9, 1593 at Stafford, England, he authored the famous book about fly-fishing, The Compleat Angler. A local resident who lived in the area in the early days is presumed to have named the hotel after Sir Izaak.