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 4 Collections and/or Records:
List of Denver Jewish Pharmacists
Item
Identifier: B390.01.0001.00005
Abstract
List of "Denver Jewish Pharmacists". Lists 12 pharmacies and drug stores, along with associated pharmacists, and family members. Typed.
Dates:
1936-1986
One Millionth Prescription Award Plaque, 1967 April 22
Item
Identifier: B217.01.0002.00001
Abstract
Award plaque given to Azriel Stein and Pencol Drug Store. Plaque reads "Prescription Award presented to Pencol Drug Sture by E.R. Squibb & Sons in honor of their having filled 1,000,000 prescriptions".A blue and white delft ceramic mortar mounted on wooden plaque backboard. Also contains a loose ceramic pestle with same design. This was awarded to Pencol Drugstore by E.R. Squibb and Sons for preparing one million prescriptions. Originally belonged to Azriel...
Dates:
1967 April 22
One Millionth Prescription Commemorative Jar, 1967 April 22
Item
Identifier: B217.01.0001.00001
Dates:
1967 April 22
Pencol Drug Store Material Culture, Scrapbook, and Records
Collection
Identifier: B217
Abstract
Pencol Drug Store was owned and operated by pharmacist and businessman Azriel Stein, who was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Located at the corner of Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue, and opening in the 1930s, Pencol Drug was a fixture on the Denver landscape for several decades. In addition to dispensing prescriptions and selling over the counter medications, the store featured a popular soda and ice cream fountain and gift section. Stein was married to Irene Miller Stein, a...
Dates:
Other: 1945-1967