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:
Tobin's Pharmacy
Photograph shows the newer location of Tobin's Pharmacy, on the corner of West Colfax and Quitman, from the outside. Advertisements, pay phones, and a billboard can be seen. Photograph is in color.
Tobin's Pharmacy Entrance
Photograph shows the newer location of Tobin's Pharmacy on the corner of West Colfax and Quitman. The Quitman street sign can be seen in the photograph. The photo shows the entrance to the pharmacy. Photograph is in color.
Tobin's Pharmacy Grand Opening Flyer, 1936 August 9
Flyer states "Announcing the GRAND OPENING of Tobin's Pharmacy" "Corner West Colfax and Newton" "This Sunday, August 9th" "Free ice cream--gifts--cigars free with every purchase". Flyer lists merchandise such as "baby needs" and "red-hot beer, wine, whiskey specials". The bottom of the flyer advertises "We carry the most complete line of of prescription supplies in the city", lists the address, and other information.
Tuttle's Elexer
Photograph shows a bottle of medicine. The bottle is labeled "Tuttle's Elexer", among other information. Photograph also shows a ruler for size comparison in centimeters.
Woman and Martin Tobin in Tobin's Pharmacy, December 30, 1941
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.