Title
Central Drug Store, 2315 Broad Street, circa 1950
Subject
Drugstores
Soda fountains
Description
Central Drug Store was located at 2315 Broad Street (now University Blvd) in Tuscaloosa. This picture shows the original mosaic tile flooring along with the store's soda fountain on the right side.
In 1941, 16 years after receiving an Auburn University pharmacy degree, James Harrison and his wife, Elizabeth, were able to open the first family-owned store, Central Drug in Tuscaloosa.
When his son, Jim Jr., graduated from pharmacy school in 1955, the elder Harrison acquired a second store, Druid Drug, on the campus of the University of Alabama that Jim Jr. and his brother, Ben, managed. Druid Drug was the favorite coffee hangout of Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant and his staff.
Later more drugstores were added and the Harco Drug Company was formed. The company was sold to Rite Aid in 1997.
This original location of Central Drug on University Blvd. is still associated with the Harrison family and currently houses Harrison Galleries (2013).
In 1941, 16 years after receiving an Auburn University pharmacy degree, James Harrison and his wife, Elizabeth, were able to open the first family-owned store, Central Drug in Tuscaloosa.
When his son, Jim Jr., graduated from pharmacy school in 1955, the elder Harrison acquired a second store, Druid Drug, on the campus of the University of Alabama that Jim Jr. and his brother, Ben, managed. Druid Drug was the favorite coffee hangout of Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant and his staff.
Later more drugstores were added and the Harco Drug Company was formed. The company was sold to Rite Aid in 1997.
This original location of Central Drug on University Blvd. is still associated with the Harrison family and currently houses Harrison Galleries (2013).
Source
Personal Collection of Jim Harrison III
Date
Circa 1950
Contributor
Brenda Harris (Description)
Type
Photograph
Identifier
1047
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
8 inches x 10 inches