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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 49 Collections and/or Records:

Martin and Elsa, October 20, 1941

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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

Martin and Tobin's Pharmacy Employee, October 20, 1941

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Identifier: B390.02.0002.00003
Abstract

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.

Dates: October 20, 1941

Martin at Tobin's Soda Fountain, March 16, 1942

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Identifier: B390.02.0002.00002
Abstract

Photograph shows baby Martin Tobin standing at a soda fountian. Text on back reads "Martin Tobin, Tobin's Soda Fountain". Text stamped on back reads "Mar 16, 1942 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.

Dates: March 16, 1942

Medicine Bottles, early-mid 1900s

 Series
Identifier: B390.03
Abstract

Digital photograpahs of (9) medicine bottles.

Dates: early-mid 1900s

Mistura Glycyrrhizae Composita

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Identifier: B390.03.0003.00004
Abstract

Photograph shows a bottle of medicine. The bottle is labeled "Mistura Glycyrrhizae Composita", "Ethyl Nitrate, Opium", Dose - 1 to 4 teaspoonfuls three or four times daily.", "H. L. Mulford Co.", among other information. The bottle is about one quarter (1/4) full of a dark substance. Photograph also shows a ruler for size comparison in centimeters.

Dates: early-mid 1900s

Newsclipping, 1986

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Identifier: B390.01.0001.00002
Abstract

(1) digital photograph of a newsclipping featuring Tobin's Pharmacy. The title of the story is "Tobin Pharmacy - a living landmark". The clipping contains pictures of Lou and Elsa Tobin, Howard Zeppelin, and Councilman William Scheitler. The news story is about Tobin's Pharmacy's 50th anniversary.

Dates: 1986

Newsclipping, August 1, 1988

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Identifier: B390.01.0001.00003
Abstract

Newsclipping title reads "Tobin's Drugs still a link to simpler, friendly times". The article by Rocky Mountain News; author is Michael Romano. The article is on history of pharmacy. The newsclipping features a photograph of Lou Tobin from the 50th anniversary of Tobin's Pharmacy.

Dates: August 1, 1988

Newsclipping, June 20, 1982

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Identifier: B390.01.0001.00004
Abstract

Newspaper clipping article title reads "Need some snake oil? Try Tobin's". Subheading reads "West Colfax pharmacy stocks Mexican cures, Yiddish cards". The article is by Rocky Mountain News; the author is Pamela Avery. Pictures feature Lou Tobin, Howard Zeppelin, Yiddish cards, and stocked herbs.

Dates: June 20, 1982

Pluto Spring Water

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Identifier: B390.03.0003.00005
Abstract

Photograph shows a bottle of medicine. The bottle is labeled "America's Physic", "Pluto", "Concentrated & Fortified Spring Water", "Sodium Sulphate - Magnesium Sulphate", "French Lick Springs Hotel Co.", among other information. The label is decorated with a red devil in front of the French Lick Springs Hotel in Indiana. Photograph also shows a ruler for size comparison in centimeters.

Dates: early-mid 1900s