Above: Lulu's tribute to the famous apothecary...
I've always loved this pharmacy and thought that it was a great contrast from the ubiquitous and impersonal Duane Reades that litter this town.
I particularly love this art deco sign, probably placed there in the 1930's or 1940's.
Hope that this place continues to be there for another 173 years!
Shame that this was closed the day I passed by... Will try to get some interior shots too!
Here's some background:
What we know as C.O. Bigelow was originally founded in 1838 by Dr. Galen Hunter as the Village Apothecary Shop, and, according to Mr. Ginsberg, it was a “big gathering place,” as apothecaries were at that time. The original location was next door where LifeThyme now stands. In 1880, the business was purchased by Clarence Otis Bigelow who changed the name and, in 1902, Mr. Bigelow had the building built which bears his name. The store has resided there ever since.
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