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The People’s Drug Store

The People’s Drug Store, 1920

24 April 202421 April 2024 / Kimberly / 7 Comments

Welcome to the People’s Drug Store in Washington, D.C., circa 1920. Doesn’t look much like a Rite Aid or Walgreens, does it?

I thought Judy would especially like this one since there’s so much to see in the background of this photo!

 

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