Contributed by Mantor Library at UMF
Description
Farmington State Teachers College students at the lunch counter in Howard’s Rexall, the independent family-run pharmacy on Main Street.
In 1963, the pharmacy had a fountain and luncheon service offering sandwiches, beverages, snacks and ice cream. Students could also purchase school supplies, cosmetics, or a camera and film. There was even a phone booth to call family and friends.
The pharmacy closed in 2008 after nearly 40 years.
About This Item
- Title: College students at Howard's Rexall, Farmington, ca. 1963
- Creation Date: circa 1963
- Subject Date: circa 1963
- Location: Farmington, Franklin County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 12.5 cm x 18 cm
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Drugstores--Maine--Farmington
- Farmington State Teachers College (Me.)
- Soda fountains--1960-1970
- University of Maine at Farmington
Other Keywords
- Farmington State Teachers College
- Howard's Rexall
- lunch counter
- pharmacy
- soda fountain
- students
- University of Maine at Farmington
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Mantor Library at UMFUniversity of Maine at Farmington, 116 South Street, Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-7219
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