Schmitt's Drug Store Window Display
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Title
Schmitt's Drug Store Window Display
Subject
Advertising - Virginia - Woodstock
Description
Photograph of a display window of Schmitt's Drug Store.
Schmitt's pharmacy was located on Main Street in Woodstock, Virginia. It was started In 1834 by Dr. John G. Schmitt, a Swiss immigrant. It continued to operate for more than 100 years.
In 1944, it was purchased by long time employee Joseph B. Clower who managed operations until 1956 when the business was sold to its local competitor, Walton and Smoot, who closed the drug store.
A faux certificate at the bottom left reads, "Prescriptions filled exactly as your doctor orders by a skilled pharmacist". It is signed by the pharmacist, Joseph B. Clower.
Schmitt's pharmacy was located on Main Street in Woodstock, Virginia. It was started In 1834 by Dr. John G. Schmitt, a Swiss immigrant. It continued to operate for more than 100 years.
In 1944, it was purchased by long time employee Joseph B. Clower who managed operations until 1956 when the business was sold to its local competitor, Walton and Smoot, who closed the drug store.
A faux certificate at the bottom left reads, "Prescriptions filled exactly as your doctor orders by a skilled pharmacist". It is signed by the pharmacist, Joseph B. Clower.
Creator
Morrison Studio
Source
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
Publisher
Shenandoah County Library
Date
Undated
Between 1944 and 1956 when it was owned by Clower.
Contributor
History of Schmitt's Drug stories was taken from "Shenandoah County Library, “Schmitt's Drug Store,” Shenandoah Stories, accessed September 2, 2026, https://shenandoahstories.org/items/show/42."
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
Identifier
040339
Original Format
Film Negative
Physical Dimensions
8x10 inches
Collection
Citation
Morrison Studio, “Schmitt's Drug Store Window Display,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed September 6, 2026, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/74655.
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