Wurster's Drug Store

Title

Wurster's Drug Store

Subject

medicine bottle

Description

Clear glass medicine bottle that is stained inside. Label says Wurster's Drug Store, which was located at 419 Chillicothe Street. Wurster Drug Company was founded on April 1, 1897 by George and John Wurster, when they purchased the Enos Reed Pharmacy at Second (2nd) and Court Streets. In 1903 they moved to Chillicothe Street, then in 1962 opened the Kinney's Lane store. In 1973 the Chillicothe Street store closed and was sold to Ward Miller. In 1977 Russell Harsha purchased the company.

Date

1900's

Format

13 cm tall glass bottle

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library