History
May 1951
Mote Hurt, commercial fisherman, decided at age 70 that it was time to slow down. He and his family bought Lot #14 in Old Leavenworth for $25. Constructing a concrete block building approximately 20 feet by 28 feet, they opened a bait and tackle shop. In addition, they sold...
- Mercury outboards
- Lone-Star boats and trailers
- Ashland gasoline
1962
When Mote passed away, his wife rented the building to Bob and Nattie Davis. Nattie and her sister ran a short order cafe and ice cream shop for two seasons. After the cafe closed, the building once again became a bait shop.
1976
In January, Cedric and Peg Apple bought the building and coverted it into a restaurant. The Dock opened for business on Derby Day of 1977. It became known for it's good food and friendly service. (Several expansions were made during their ownership.)
Wyandotte Community Corporation
The Wyandotte Community Corporation, owned by Douglas and Josie Breeden, bought the business in July of 1998. The corporation made many building improvements. It also added...
- weekend entertainment
- outside dining
- a seasonal boat dock
The good food and relaxed, friendly atmosphere keep diners coming back for more!
This information was taken from a document provided by Leavenworth's Town History, David Wilkins. The original document is available online.
