Lawrence Cultural District in Douglas County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Round Corner Drug
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2014
1. Round Corner Drug Marker
Building constructed in 1866 to house a drug store founded by B. W. Woodard in 1855
Oldest drug store in Lawrence and Kansas in continuous operation.
Erected by the City of Lawrence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 38° 58.157′ N, 95° 14.166′ W. Marker is in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County. It is in the Lawrence Cultural District. Marker is at the intersection of Massachusetts Street and 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on Massachusetts Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence KS 66044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ridenour & Baker Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Leo A. Beuerman (within shouting distance of this marker); 746 Massachusetts Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Marks Jewelers (within shouting distance of this marker); Standard Mutual Life Building (within shouting distance of this marker); House Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Achning Hardware (about 300 feet away); Lawrence Studio (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrence.
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Regarding Round Corner Drug. Round Corner Drug Store closed on July 8, 2009. The building contributes to the National Register Historic District.
Also see . . .
1. Lawrence's Downtown Historic District NRHP Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on August 12, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Round Corner Drug Store Photos. Kansas Memory website entry (Submitted on August 12, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Round Corner Drug, Cheese Shoppe Closes. Lawrence Journal World website entry, 2009 (Submitted on August 12, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2014
2. Former Round Corner Drug and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
