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 3 Collections and/or Records:
Closing Day Group Picture behind Counter, 2005
Photograph shows a group of Tobin family members behind the counter inside Tobin's Pharmacy. They are celebrating the closing of the pharmacy. 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.
Elsa and friend outside Tobin's Pharmacy, September 8, 1936
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin and a friend (unidentified woman) standing outside of Tobin's Pharmacy. The woman is sitting on a bicycle. Signs for the pharmacy and advertisements can be seen outside the store and in the store windows. Stamped on the back is "Sept 8, 1936 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.