Boyne City in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Medicine Shop
Established 1898
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, February 5, 2023
1. The Medicine Shop Marker
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. (Marker Number 121.)
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. It is on Water Street east of South Lake
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula, in the Grand Traverse Bay Region, and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
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. (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
Photographed by Joel Seewald, February 5, 2023
2. The Medicine Shop Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
