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Tobin's Pharmacy (1936-2005)

 Organization

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 13 Collections and/or Records:

Martin and Elsa, October 20, 1941

 Item
Identifier: B390.02.0002.00004
Abstract

Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin holding her son Martin. The two are sitting at the soda fountain counter in Tobin's Pharmacy. Written on front is " Oct. 20- 1941". Written on back is "Martin and Elsa". Text stamped on back reads "Oct 20 1941, Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white. Red corner-holders can be seen on the corners of the photograph itself.

Dates: October 20, 1941

Martin and Lou at Soda Fountain, March 16, 1942

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Identifier: B390.02.0002.00017
Abstract

Photograph shows Lou and baby Martin Tobin standing at a soda fountian. Stamped on the back is "Mar 16, 1942 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.

Dates: March 16, 1942

Woman and Martin Tobin in Tobin's Pharmacy, December 30, 1941

 Item
Identifier: B390.02.0002.00015
Abstract

Photograph shows a woman (unidentified) holding baby Martin Tobin inside Tobin's Pharmacy. Store goods and posters can be seen. Stamped on the back is "Dec 30 1941, Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.

Dates: December 30, 1941