Columbia in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rose's Drug Store
120 N Main St
— Historic Main Street —
Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 22, 2021
1. Rose's Drug Store Marker
Inscription.
Rose's Drug Store. 120 N Main St. This building was the location of the John J. Schauffert Drug Store from 1896 until 1899 when Mr. Herman Rose bought the business and renamed it Rose's Drug Store. The store boasted Columbia's first soda fountain. Althoughthe drug store had changed hands, one constant remained. Drug store employee, John Daab, worked for both families, eventually became a degreed pharmacist, and purchased the business from the Rose family in 1918. The store finally became known as Daab's Drug Store. After John Daab retired, the building became a variety of other businesses. In 1987, Conrad press leased the building to operate the Monroe County Independent newspaper.
This building was the location of the John J. Schauffert Drug Store from 1896 until 1899 when Mr. Herman Rose bought the business and renamed it Rose's Drug Store. The store boasted Columbia's first soda fountain. Althoughthe drug store had changed hands, one constant remained. Drug store employee, John Daab, worked for both families, eventually became a degreed pharmacist, and purchased the business from the Rose family in 1918. The store finally became known as Daab's Drug Store. After John Daab retired, the building became a variety of other businesses. In 1987, Conrad press leased the building to operate
the Monroe County Independent newspaper.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 38° 26.61′ N, 90° 12.03′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Illinois, in Monroe County. Marker is on North Main Street just south of East Locust Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 N Main St, Columbia IL 62236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tunze Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Vogt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Schneider House (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Lodge & State Theater
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
