The story
The world's largest drug store when it opened, founded by Ukrainian immigrant brothers who pioneered the modern pharmacy/grocery hybrid and sparked civil rights sit-ins.
Everything that was here
- 1934–2006
Katz Drug Store (Main & Westport)Drug Store
The world's largest drug store when it opened, founded by Ukrainian immigrant brothers who pioneered the modern pharmacy/grocery hybrid and sparked civil rights sit-ins.
See the map in 1935 → - 1927–1957
Pla-Mor BallroomBallroom/Entertainment Complex
Hoagy Carmichael debuted 'Stardust' here, but the club's violent assault on Cab Calloway exposed the ugly reality behind the jazz age glamour.
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