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Stein, Azriel, 1896-1976

 Person

Biography

Azriel "Azie" Stein was the husband of Irene Miller Stein and operated the Pencol Drug Store. He was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on April 22, 1896 and died in Denver, Colorado in October 1976. He founded the popular drug store and operated it for decades. He was both a capable pharmacist and successful businessman. His wife, Irene Miller Stein, was a noted Denver artist and daughter of pioneer Colorado cattle dealer Robert Lazar Miller, who immigrated to Colorado from Lithuania in 1881.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Masonic Apron, circa 1919

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0005.00001
Abstract

A Freemason's apron made of off-white kid leather with a cotton lining. An unevenly set strip of leather serves as the tie. Under the triangle flap on back, there is a Masonic Icon and the words: ''Presented by Denver Lodge No. 5; A.F. & A.M.; Denver, Col.; To brother Azriel Stein at his initiation; initiated Nov. 17, 1919; Passed; Raised.'' Masons (Freemasons) are members of a major fraternal organization. Originally belonged to Azriel Stein.

Dates: circa 1919

Shriner Fez, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0006.00001
Abstract A burgundy wool felt hat with a black tassel. Metal coils spell ''El Jebel'' on the front. There is a gold sword under the letters and a crescent with a star under the sword. A gold colored metal King Tut head hangs from sword. There is a small plastic imitation garnet in the center of the star. Cotton burgundy fabric sewn inside the hat has a crest and printed in black ink: ''Appel-Zlzka; Denver, Colo''. The Shriners are a fraternal organization that raise money for the treatment of...
Dates: circa 1920