Shaw's drug store

Photograph

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Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

Shaw's drug store

Entry/Object ID

2016.021.001

Description

Print, photographic. B/W photograph of the interior of Shaw’s pharmacy and soda fountain, 46 West Main Street, Westminster. At viewing left is an ornate soda fountain counter with marble top. There are three small square tables with chairs at right. Tall glass-front cases line both walls. Photo is mounted on dark gray mat board. Written on back in ink: “Thomas Kreis Shaw’s Drug Store Westminster, MD 1880’s-1890’s.” 7.5” x 10.5”

Acquisition

Accession

2016.021

Source or Donor

Shaw, Thomas Nagle

Acquisition Method

Gift

General Notes

Note

Thomas Krise Shaw (b. 19 June 1862 –d. 15 February 1922) established the store in the 1880s. The business was located at 46 West Main Street, at the intersection with John Street. Shaw operated the store until his death when it was taken over by Ralph Bonsack. Shaw's son - Thomas Shemwell Shaw [b.1898 - d.1976] attended Western Maryland College, graduating in 1918. Donor is Shaw’s grandson.