Contributed by Walker Memorial Library
Description
The C.B.Woodman Pharmacy was established by Charles B Woodman in 1869, in the Warren block at the corner of Main and Bridge Streets. For many years the store was known for its Woodman's Headache Powders, which were said to be effective, and a big seller.
In 1908, Charles Vallee, the father of singer Rudy Vallee, purchased the pharmacy. Rudy Vallee worked there for his father in his youth. It remained Vallee's Pharmacy until the early 1970s.
The building was built in the 1840s by John Warren. The top floors that once held doctor and dentist offices and apartments burned in a fire in 1942 and were removed. The corner of Main and Bridge street, is known locally as Vallee Square.
About This Item
- Title: C.B. Woodman's Pharmacy, Westbrook, 1883
- Creation Date: 1883
- Subject Date: 1883
- Location: Westbrook, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 8 cm x 13.75 cm
- Local Code: Notebook 4, page 8
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Drugstores--Maine--Westbrook
- Carriages & coaches--Maine--Westbrook
- Business enterprises--Maine--Westbrook
- Bridge Street (Westbrook, Me.)
- Buildings--Maine--Westbrook
- Horses--Maine--Westbrook
- Main Street (Westbrook, Me.)
People
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Walker Memorial Library800 Main Street, Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 854-0630
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
