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 45 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Cough Sedative
Photograph shows a bottle of medicine. The bottle is labeled "Palmo-Dionin", "The Cough Sedative", Dionin (MORPHINE derivative), Ammonium Chloride", Dose - 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls", among other information. The bottle is about one third (1/3) full of a dark substance. Photograph also shows a ruler for size comparison in centimeters.
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.
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.
Elsa and Martin in Tobin's, December 30, 1941
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin holding baby Martin Tobin in front of the soda fountian in Tobin's Pharmacy. Written on the back is "Elsa and Martin Tobin". Stamped on the back is "Dec 30 1941, Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Elsa and Mike outside Tobin's, September 8, 1936
Photograph shows baby Elsa Kaplan Tobin and Mike standing in front of Tobin's Pharmacy. Advertisements can be seen for prescription delivery, ice cream, etc. Written on the back is "Mike". Stamped on the back is "Sept 8, 1936 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Elsa and N.I. in front of Tobin's Pharmacy, September 8, 1936
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin and a friend "N.I." standing in front of Tobin's Pharmacy. Written on the back is "Elsa Tobin and N. I.". Stamped on the back is "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.