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Founded in 1935 by entrepreneur Steven Damerst, the Wellworth Pharmacy was an Amherst fixture for over 40 years. By 1940 they had expanded their offerings, promoting themselves as the only drug store in western Massachusetts to carry a complete line of cameras, camera supplies, and dark room equipment. By 1942 they had added the "Modern Luncheonette Bar" seen here.

 

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The Famous Wellworth Pharmacy

photographer   Artvue Postcard Company
date   1930-1939
location   Amherst, Massachusetts
process/materials   half-tone paper print
item type   Photograph/Photograph - Postcard
accession #   #1997.08.01.0057


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See Also...

Geo. N. Kidder and Company, Main Floor

F. W. Harness "Jeweler"

E. C. Brown Store


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