Boyne City in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Medicine Shop

Established 1898

— Boyne City's Historical Past —

The Medicine Shop Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 5, 2023

1. The Medicine Shop Marker

Inscription.
Before the era of the drug store, most folks relied on the patent medicine industry to cure the grevous ills of mankind. A popular medicine of the day was Thedford's Black Drought which claimed to cure everything from bad blood to headaches.

In 1896, a medicine shop opened at this location. In 1905 it was purchased as a joint venture by W.A. Hyslop, Kennard Gerne and Dr. W.H. Marshall. In 1906 they erected a fine new building at this location and the store became known as "Hysop's Drugs". In 1910 they installed the world's most modern soda fountain.

In 1923 Mr. Gerrie bought out his two partners and the store name was changed to "Central Drug". It remained unchanged until 1940 when Mr. Gerrie sold his business to his two sons, Robert and Revo. The name then changed to Gerrie's Drug and Jewelry Store.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 45° 12.825′ N, 85° 0.824′ W. Marker is in Boyne City, Michigan, in Charlevoix County. Marker is on Water Street east of South Lake Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Water Street, Boyne City MI 49712, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kaden's Store (here, next to this marker); Bergy Bros.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The United States Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Boyne Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Dosie Clothing Furnishings & Shoes (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Beardsley's Dry Goods Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Boyne City Cigar Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boyne City.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 5, 2023

2. The Medicine Shop Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.