1001 Frederick Avenue - Sammy's Drug & Prescription Shop
Entry/Object ID
2020.25.1425
Description
Circa 1946
SAMMY'S DRUG & PRESCRIPTION SHOP
1001 Frederick Avenue
Circa 1980s
ST JOSEPH PLASMA CENTER
1001 Frederick Avenue
There was an Art Deco sign on the southwest corner of the building and the combination of red and buff brick divides the building into segments. The building was enlarged in 1966 at which time the original show windows were bricked up.
Sam Freed was a long time pharmacist in the city, having worked for Herman Drug Company for a number of years before going into business for himself and building this building.
Sammy's Drug Store was once located at 10th & Frederick
At the time, it was one of the most popular in St Joseph
In the 1980's, it was purchased by St Joseph Plasma Center
When the Plasma Center closed, it sat empty for many years
The building was razed in 2014 and is currently a parking lot.
