West Loop in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Charles R. Walgreen Sr.
Photographed By Steve Masler, May 7, 2019
1. Charles R. Walgreen Sr. Marker
Mr. Walgreen purchased his first store in June 1901 on the South Side of Chicago. By the time of his death in 1939, he had built the largest drugstore chain in America—493 stores. Customer service and innovation were key to his success. "Take care of customers," Mr. Walgreen told employees, "like guests in your own home."
This Plaque Celebrates the 3,000th Walgreen Drugstore Grand Opening- May 11, 2000 111 South Halsted Street, Chicago
Erected 2000 by Walgreen's.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1901.
Location. 41° 52.798′ N, 87° 38.824′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in West Loop. Marker is on Halsted Street, 0 miles north of Adams Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 S Halsted St, Chicago IL 60661, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Patrick's Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary Bartelme, Illinois’ First Female Judge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Batcolumn (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of the Haymarket Tragedy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chicago & North Western Railway Powerhouse
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Photographed By Steve Masler, May 7, 2019
2. Charles R. Walgreen Sr. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
