Florence in Fremont County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
City Drug
106 West Main Street
| | Constructed 1890-1895 | |
Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 5, 2023
1. City Drug Marker
City Drug was the first occupant in late 1894. By 1897 McCreery & Widerfelt operated a drugstore described as "full and complete in every particular". Not only did they have a full line of goods, but also a soda fountain. From 1900-1929 John D. Stewart operated the Stewart Drug Store.
From 1937 through the early 1960's the building housed the Florence Pharmacy, owned by T.A. Davis and H.D, Andrews. Between 1963 and 1966 John and Carol Fox operated Fox Drugs and later Fox Rexall Drugs.
In 1971 Day's Meats was selling its products here. During 1973-1975 Litz Auto Supply was here. The building may have been vacant between 1977-1994. Between 2000-2007 several businesses were located here: Colorado Real Estate, DJ's Fiber-Crafts and Blue Moon Vintage Clothing. Later businesses included Creative's Cork and Ito's Steak House.
Erected by the City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 38° 23.406′ N, 105° 7.08′ W. Marker is in Florence, Colorado, in Fremont County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Colorado Route 115) and North Pikes Peak Avenue ( Route 67), on the
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Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley and in Pikes Peak Region. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comancherνa and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Florence's Beginnings (here, next to this marker); Early Agriculture & Ranching (here, next to this marker); 101-103 W. Main Street (a few steps from this marker); The Daniels Block Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 113 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Florence Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The First National Bank of Florence (within shouting distance of this marker); J. C. Penney (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 5, 2023
2. City Drug Marker on very corner of building.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 678 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
