Hebberd's Drug Store
Scope and Contents
Slides made from photographs at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Special Collections Department all representing industries and businesses in La Crosse. Most of the photographs predate 1920. Many of the businesses selected are still operating.
Dates
- circa 1890-1917
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use in-house only. The La Crosse Public Library is not authorized to make reproductions of these; patrons need to contact the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Special Collections Department for copies.
Historical Note
Hebberds Drug Store was the oldest operating business in La Crosse when it closed in 1957. The corner retail drug store opened for business in April 1852 when the city of La Crosse counted only 300 residents. The business, owned by George Hoare and S.D. Hastings, was originally located at the corner of Front and State streets across from the cabin built by Nathan Myrick, the original white settler. Later the store was moved to the corner of Main and Fourth streets. George Hoare changed his name to Howard.
After Howard's death, his son Herbert sold the drug store to the Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Southwick Hebberd in 1894. Their son, Edward Smith Hebberd, was put in charge as manager. A soda fountain was added and ice cream was made daily in 10 gallon cans. In 1921 a lunch counter was added and the store was remodeled. Edward worked at the store until his son Arthur began to manage the operation in 1932. In 1957 Edward, by this time 85 years old, and his son Arthur decided to close the store so Arthur could devote his attention full-time to manufactured cosmetics under the Dumont brand.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Wisconsin--La Crosse. Special Collections Department (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository