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.
Auburn Drug Company. . 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.
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.
Location. 38° 54.026′ N, 121° 4.081′ W. Marker is in Auburn, California, in Placer County. Marker is 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.
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.
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 639 times since then and 39 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.
