Auburn in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Auburn Drug Company

Photographed by James King, August 10, 2013

1. Auburn Drug Company Marker

Inscription. An old fashioned drugstore down to the vintage marble soda fountain, Auburn Drug Company was established in 1896 by James T. Gibson. It was first located on the upper left side of Railroad Street (now Lincoln Way), just below Freeman Hotel. It was moved to the Hink Block, 818 Lincoln Way in 1906. In 1921 Henry Swanson purchased the store and in 1927 he commissioned the building at 815 Lincoln Way where it presently stands. At this site Mr. Swanson developed the recipe for Auburn Drug's famous "Irish Soda." In 1941, Clarence and Amy Reeves became the new owners. In 1974 they sold the store to the present owners, Charles and Patricia Fink. Contained within the walls of this old building are 100 years of pharmacy records and relics.

Erected 1996 by Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 38° 54.026′ N, 121° 4.081′ W. Marker is in Auburn, California, in Placer County. It is

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on Lincoln Way 0.1 miles High Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA 95603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lincoln Avenue Businesses (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford & Co. Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Transcontinental Railroad (about 700 feet away); East Auburn Bell Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marguerite Mine “Quartz Rock” (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Chinese Coolie (approx. 0.2 miles away); Southern Pacific Caboose (approx. 0.2 miles away); Auburn Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away).

Auburn Drug Company image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, August 10, 2013

2. Auburn Drug Company

Past Grand President David Allen (l) and Grand Trustee Carey Pearce (r) stand in front of the Auburn Drug Company. The marker is behind Dave's head.

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 1,152 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.