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 29 Collections and/or Records:
Baby Martin and Elsa in Tobin's Pharmacy, October 23, 1941
Photograph shows baby Martin Tobin sitting on a counter in Tobin's Pharmacy. Elsa Kaplan Tobin is beside him, holding him up. Stamped on the back is "Oct 23 1941, Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Baby Martin at Tobin's Pharmacy Counter, August 17, 1942
Photograph shows baby Martin Tobin sitting on the pharmacy counter. A man working at the pharmacy is standing in the background. He is in several photographs, including B390.02.0002.00003. Pharmacy medicine bottles can be seen lining the walls. Written on front is "8/17/42". Photograph is in black and white.
Baby Martin at Tobin's Soda Fountain, August 17, 1942
Photograph shows baby Martin Tobin standing at a soda fountian. Glassware can be seen. A man can be seen in the mirror behind the counter. Written on the front is "8/17/42". Written on the back is ""Martin Tobin". Stamped on the back is "Aug 17, 1942 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver Colo." and "Tobin's Pharmacy, 3738 W. Colfax, Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Baby Martin Tobin at Soda Fountain, March 16, 1942
Photograph shows baby Martin Tobin standing at a soda fountian. Lou Tobin can be partially seen, possibly trying to duck out of the picture. Stamped on the back is "Mar 16, 1942 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Baby Mike at Soda Fountain, April 20, 1942
Photograph shows baby Mike standing at a soda fountian. Written on the front is "APR. 20, 1942". Written on the back is "Mike". Stamped on the back is ""Apr 20 1942, Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Closing Day, 2005
Photograph shows two men together in Tobin's Pharmacy. Associated text reads "Closing Day 2005". Photograph is in color.
Closing Day Large Group Picture in Pharmacy, 2005
Photograph shows a large family group posing inside of Tobin's Pharmacy on closing day in 2005. Photograph is in color.
Closing Tobin's Pharmacy, 2005
Photograph shows a man locking the front door of Tobin's Pharmacy at night, presumably for the last time at the end of closing day. Photograph is in color.
Couple in front of Tobin's Pharmacy, September 8, 1936
Photograph shows a couple playfully posing together outside of Tobin's Pharmacy. The man is the same man with Elsa in B390.02.0002.00026, identified as N.I. on the back. The woman is the same woman with Elsa in B390.02.0002.00012. Stamped on the back is "Sept 8, 1936 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Dave Herman, Elsa Tobin, and Lou Tobin
Photograph shows Dave Herman, Elsa Kaplan Tobin, and Lou Tobin standing together in the pharmacy. Written on back is "Dave Herman, Lou & Elsa". Photograph is a poloroid.