Tobin's Pharmacy (1936-2005)
Biography
Tobin's Pharmacy was a Jewish owned pharmacy on West Colfax in Denver. Lou Tobin purchased the building in 1936 and Tobin's Pharmacy opened on August 9, 1936. At the time there were five or 6 drugstores on West Colfax between Federal and Sheridan owned by Jewish pharmacists. Lou build a new building on West Colfax and Quitman several blocks west, established in 1948. The new larger building featured a large front-end that displayed cosmetics, over-the-counter medicines, toys, sundries, and household needs. Dave Herman, Charles Monderer, Marshall Tobin, and Howard Zeppelin also worked in the pharmacy. Howard Zeppelin, Lou Tobin's son-in-law, purchased the pharmacy from Tobin in 1969, and operated it until he sold it in 2005. Tobin's pharmacy featured large soda fountain with 10 stools and 6 to 8 booths. Cherry Cokes, green rivers, ice cream sodas, and sundaes were specialties. The popular community gathering spot was open seven days a week until 10 PM.
Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:
Elsa Tobin, September 8, 1936
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin in front of a store. The outside of the store displays prices and has "candy" and "cigars" being advertised on the window. Written on back is "Elsa". Text stamped on back reads "Sept 8, 1936 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Elsa Tobin in Tobin's Pharmacy
Photograph Elsa Kaplan Tobin standing in Tobin's Pharmacy. Written on the front is "8/17/42". Written on the back is "Elsa". Photograph is a poloroid, in black and white, and faded.
Grand Opening of Tobin's Pharmacy Newer Location, May 1948
Photograph shows the newer location of Tobin's Pharmacy on it's grand opening day in May of 1948. Photograph is in black and white.
Helonia's Compound Cordial
Photograph shows a bottle of medicine. The bottle is labeled "Helonia's Compound Cordial", "Prepared from unicorn root, squaw vine, cramp bark, blue cohosh", "Dose - One teaspoonful three times a day.", "From the Laboratory of The Wm S. Merrell Chemical Co. Manufacturing Chemists. Cincinatti.", among other information. The bottle is about one half (1/2) full of a dark substance. Photograph also shows a ruler for size comparison in centimeters.
Inside Tobin's Pharmacy
Photograph shows the inside of the newer location of Tobin's Pharmacy. Snack foods, greeting cards, etc. can be seen in the aisles. Photograph is in color.
Inside Tobin's Pharmacy
Photograph shows the inside of the newer location of Tobin's Pharmacy. Refridgerated items, bottles of wine and beer, etc. can be seen in the aisles. Photograph is in color.
List of Denver Jewish Pharmacists
List of "Denver Jewish Pharmacists". Lists 12 pharmacies and drug stores, along with associated pharmacists, and family members. Typed.
Lou Tobin and friend in Tobin's Pharmacy, January 24, 1941
Photograph shows Lou Tobin an an unidentified man standing behind the soda fountain in Tobin's Pharmacy. Stamped on the back is "Jan 24 1941, Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white. Discoloration/distortion over part of photograph.
Lou Tobin in Pharmacy
Photograph Lou Tobin standing in his pharmacy. He is smiling, standing behind the counter. No markins are on the front or back of the photograph. Photograph is in black and white.
Lou Tobin standing in Tobin's, April 3, 1941
Photograph shows Lou Tobin standing behind a counter in Tobin's Pharmacy. He is standing behind a large display of nuts for sale. Written on the back is "1. Denver, CO 4/3/41; 2. 39 1/2 # tins, 36 cashews on display; 3. Tobin Drug, Mr. Tobin, 3738 W. Colfax Denver, Colorado; 4. Arnold Parker". Photograph is in black and white.