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:
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.
Martin and Elsa, October 20, 1941
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.
Martin and Lou at Soda Fountain, March 16, 1942
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.
Martin and Tobin's Pharmacy Employee, October 20, 1941
Photograph shows an unidentified man holding baby Martin Tobin. The man is wearing a Tobin's Pharmacy uniform, and can be seen in several other photographs, including B390.02.0002.00007. The two are sitting in a booth. Written on front is " Oct. 20, 1941". 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.