Arthur Lund

Arthur Lund, born in 1874, was one of the most influential men in the Okanogan County’s development. He helped plat the town of Tonasket and, with his partner, Charles Blackwell, established banks in Riverside and Loomis.  He formed the first National Bank of Tonasket and his friend Ed Workosky joined him in his banking enterprises.  In 1938, Arthur and his associates went on a fund raising campaign to build St. Martin’s Hospital.  In 1940 the annex was completed and in 1946, the St. Martin’s Convent was completed.  It was built at a cost of $45,000 and was donated to the Sisters by Arthur Lund.  He also built a doctor’s clinic in 1954.  St. Martin’s Hospital and Nursing Home is no more and in its place is the North Valley Hospital.