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Walgreen Drug Store - Baronne and Canal Streets, New Orleans
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Walgreen Drug Store - Baronne and Canal Streets, New Orleans
Walgreen Drug Store - 900 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Date: 1950s
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Baronne Canal Chemist Corner Deep Drug Jul16 Louisiana Orleans Pharmacy Store
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In this photograph, taken in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, during the 1950s, the Walgreen Drug Store at the corner of Baronne and Canal Streets stands as a beacon of community and commerce. The image transports us back in time, inviting us to explore the rich history and vibrant culture of this iconic American city. The Walgreen Drug Store, located at 900 Canal Street, is a quintessential example of the deep-rooted pharmacy tradition that has long been a staple of the Deep South. The pharmacy, with its distinctive green cross sign, is nestled between the bustling streets of Baronne and Canal, two of the city's most historic and culturally significant thoroughfares. The photograph captures the essence of the era, with the sleek, Art Deco-inspired storefront, adorned with large windows, beckoning passersby. The pharmacy's awning, draped in green and white, provides a sense of shelter and welcome, while the bright neon sign above the entrance casts an inviting glow onto the sidewalk. The scene is further enlivened by the diverse crowd that populates the streets. People of all ages and backgrounds can be seen milling about, engaged in conversation or simply enjoying the atmosphere. Streetcars rumble by in the background, adding to the sense of movement and energy that permeates the image. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when neighborhood drugstores served as more than just places to fill prescriptions. They were community hubs, gathering places where people came to connect, converse, and purchase essentials. The Walgreen Drug Store at the corner of Baronne and Canal Streets in New Orleans stands as a testament to this enduring tradition and the indelible mark it has left on the American landscape.
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