Up until the last several years, drugstores were selling cigarettes...however, this stopped when it was mentioned that they were there for the health of the individual. I have never smoked, so this didn't affect me, but even some smokers I know told me that they thought it was a good thing that the drugstores stopped selling cigarettes, as they were trying to quit smoking.
In the past, the old drugstores had a soda fountain where you could order food or beverages, and it was always fresh and the prices were pretty good.
Here are some photos of vintage drugstores.
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Oh yeah, I remember those days well! Soda fountains and staff that knew you by name and really cared.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos you have shared today. I love to shop online at Vermont Country Store. It has many vintage/old-fashioned items still available.
ReplyDeleteFunny the sure cure. Was this advertised like that?
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Hi everyone, thanks for your responses. Filip, it seems to have been advertised like that, the sure cure. I laughed when I saw it. :)
ReplyDeleteI remember these drugstores well. Growing up, I loved to sit at the counter of the soda fountain and have milkshakes. You could also watch them while they cooked your food. I wonder if there are any left like this? Truly gone with the wind....
ReplyDeleteonce in a while we stumble upon an old one, in our travels. a mom and pop operation that has not given in to the commercial chains.
ReplyDeletethere is one in ocean grove, new jersey that has all the old memorabilia on the walls, a soda fountain counter and some of the old fixtures too!! you would love it!!
Those look just a little before my time, but maybe not by a lot on a couple of them!
ReplyDeleteDrugstores and soda fountains were unknown over here but I used to read about them and saw them portrayed in films. They seemed to be places where teenagers hung out. I read/watched with envy.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't have drug stores like those, so I don't remember them other than on American movies. We had and still have Chemist shops. For years they only sold drugs and medical stuff but now they sell a variety of items.
ReplyDeletebig corporations have taken over the small business owner.. we must try to shop and support these special hands on shops over these big corporate bullies.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteWe are a team of cegep students and we are looking for an old-fashioned store, in order to film a few reconstitutional shots for a film. Do you know any place in Montreal or Laval that has kept its old loook? Thank you very much!