Bartell's- Seattle
An embossed pharmacy bottle with label from the Bartell Drug Store which was a leading pharmacy from the early 1890's through the middle 2020's in Seattle.
Braley's Inc. - Seattle
Edward R. Braley was born in Missouri in 1885 and came to Seattle in 1918 where he opened a pharmacy at 1411 4th Ave in 1919. Next he opened the first pharmacy in the brand new Virginia Mason Hospital in 1920 and opened an additional pharmacy at 308 Union St. in 1923. His business grew during the mid-1920's to include outlets in Tacoma, Vancouver and Portland and became nationally known by his use of the slogan "See Your Doctor" in his pharmacy's advertising. He was strategic in is business model as well when he opened pharmacies in buildings where a number of doctors were located, such as in the "Medical-Dental Building", "Joshua Green Building"; the "Olympic Hotel" and the "Lumberman's Exchange Building" all located in downtown Seattle. Another of his business strategies was to have his stores open for business, each between 14-24 hours a day - some of the pharmacies also including free motorcycle delivery. Braley was a noted member of the local pharmacy community and served as a pallbearer at the funeral of James Maynard Lang in 1942, a noted pioneer druggist of Seattle. Braley lived the rest of his life in Seattle until his passing in May of 1972.
Roslyn Pharmacy - Roslyn
Anthony Stoves, born in Germany in 1863 was previously in the mining business in Roslyn Washington when he purchased the pharmacy stock of Louis Speakers in 1902 and called his new store the Roslyn Pharmacy. His was the only pharmacy in town between 1902 through 1915 when the Central Pharmacy opened business as his only competitor. The Roslyn Pharmacy experienced a fire in 1916 which caused major damage which closed the building for a time as it had no insurance covering the losses. In addition to the pharmacy, Stoves had business interests as part owner of the local telephone lines and as part owner of a local undertaking business. The pharmacy remained in business until the death of Stoves in May, 1932.
Butler Drug Co. - Seattle
The Butler Hotel (or Hotel Butler) in Seattle was one of the leading hotels in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was located at the corner of Second Avenue and James Street, in what is now the Pioneer Square-Skid Road National Historic District. Hamm & Schmits were listed as proprietors during the Prohibition era, the building also contained the Butler Drug Co. and the hotel's "Rose Room" was repeatedly cited for flouting the laws against the consumption of alcoholic beverages during Prohibition. The hotel closed in 1933.
West Seattle Drug Co. - Seattle
A label-only amber "Denatured Alcohol" poison bottle from the West Seattle Drug Co. located at 2600 California Ave. at Admiral - E.E. Rothschild Proprietor.
Owl Drug Co. - Seattle
A clear labeled pharmacy bottle from the Owl Drug Company that was located at Third and Pike Sts. in Seattle (circa 1915). Note the misspelling of the embossed "GWL" on the bottle.