The Whestonian Interview

Meet Walter and Dorothy Whetstone and learn more about the life of the Whetstonian founders. Dorothy shares the story of how they met and their early years. Hear about the Whetstonian, a quirky, amazing montage of treasures that Walter has collected throughout his life. This personal “museum” encompasses nearly half a city block in Jacksonville’s Urban Core. Walter has incorporated many artifacts from Old Lavilla, once renowned as a black culture center of the South. Located at 821 North Jefferson Street, this 1920’s structure is a unique work of art.