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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 15 Collections and/or Records:

A Legacy of Healing: Early Colorado Jews in Medicine, 2005

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00004
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who contributed to medicine, the Jewish community, and Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people who knew some of the early key figures.

Dates: 2005

Advertisement for Pencol Drug, circa 1951

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00037
Abstract

An advertisement for Pencol Drug. The store was located at Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado, and owned by Azriel Stein.

Dates: circa 1951

Azriel Stein Family, circa 1928

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00064
Abstract

Formal portrait of Azriel and Irene Stein with their son Stanley Stein.

Dates: circa 1928

Azriel Stein in Pencol Drug, between 1950-1965

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00033
Abstract

Azriel Stein standing next to a medicine shelf in Pencol Drug, which was located at Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1965

Azriel Stein Stands at the Counter of Pencol Drug Store, 1951 October 1

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00032
Abstract

Azriel Stein stands behind the counter at his drugstore, Pencol Drug, which was located at Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1951 October 1

Azriel Stein's Certificate for 50 Years as a Druggist, circa 1966

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00031
Abstract

Certificate Azriel Stein received for being a registered druggist in the state of Colorado for 50 years. His original registration date was June of 1916.

Dates: circa 1966

Box 23, 1900-1990

 File — Box B173.04.0023: Series B173.04 [Barcode: U186023261675]
Identifier: B173.04.0023
Scope and Contents

Box contains folders with photographs and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1900-1990

Display Shelf Inside Pencol Drug, between 1950-1965

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00036
Abstract

Display shelf with perfumes for sale, inside Pencol Drug. The store was located at Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado and, owned by Azriel Stein.

Dates: between 1950-1965

Exterior of Pencol Drug, 1951

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00034
Abstract

Exterior of Pencol Drug, which was located at Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Azriel Stein was the owner of the store.

Dates: 1951

Interior of Pencol Drug, between 1950-1965

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00035
Abstract

Interior of Pencol Drug with unidentified employees and customers. The store was located at Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado, and owned by Azriel Stein.

Dates: between 1950-1965