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PERYON PHARMACY

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Peryon Pharmacy on the corner. Photo courtesy: Larry Friedman
Mosquito Lotion. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
Photo courtesy: Joseph Jacobsmeier

PERYON PHARMACY. In 1907 Edward P. Peryon established his drug store at 105 8th Street. In 1914 his brother, Alexander G. Peryon, joined him. They continued in business until Edward died in 1935. Alexander managed the store into the 1940s.

The 1909 Dubuque City Directory through the 1918 Dubuque and East Dubuque City Directory stated that this business was located at 105 8th.

The 1922 Dubuque City Directory through 1948 Dubuque Classified Business Directory listed 257 W. 8th.

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Source:

Burggraaf, Mike and Southard, Tom. The Antique Bottles of Iowa. Northfield, OH: Ohio Wholesale Copy Service, 1998