Francis Pharmacy

 

Francis Pharmacy
Francis Pharmacy at Stringtown and Tennessee

Before giants like CVS and Walgreens took over, little neighborhood pharmacies were located all over the city. Francis Pharmacy was an old neighborhood pharmacy serving the northeast side. Originally in an old corner store at Stringtown Rd and Cleveland Ave (later renamed Tennessee St),  the pharmacy was one of several run by Naborhood Drugs. It served a rapidly growing part of town so much so that a larger more modern building was desired.

Architect's sketch of the new Francis Pharmacy
Architect’s sketch of the new Francis Pharmacy

A handful of old buildings along Stringtown were razed.  The trapezoid lot allowed for maximum frontage along Elliott St, Stringtown Rd, and Tennesee St.  The one-story building designed by Jack R Kinkel featured plate glass in aluminum.  The pharmacy operated in the corner store until the new structure was completed, at which time it was razed for off-street parking.

Construction began in summer 1953 and it was completed by December.  A formal grand opening was held February 12 and 13, 1954.

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Grand opening flyer Francis Pharmacy
Grand opening flyer Francis Pharmacy–check out the 9¢ floats!

Francis Pharmacy served the surrounding area for decades. It was still around 90s but met its fate just as long-time pharmacies like Sandleben’s and Stratmans finally succomed to the big players. Since its closing, the building has served a variety of concerns since but presently is Northpoint Tobacco.

Francis Pharmacy had a soda fountain and was air-conditioned
Francis Pharmacy had a soda fountain and was air-conditioned
Entrance of Francis Pharmacy
Entrance of Francis Pharmacy

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