The history of the drugstore soda fountain can be discovered on this website along with other historically interesting drugstore information!

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The Drugstore Soda Fountain

The drugstore soda fountain circa 1920's included meals

A typical soda fountain circa 1920's

Liquid Carbonic soda fountain from Buffalo Center Iowa Liquid Carbonic soda fountain dating to the early 1900's

Soda Fountain Nostalgia

The drugstore with the ever-present soda fountain was the backbone of Main Street USA during the late 1880’s and for most of the 20th century. Most adults and children born during that great era affectionately recall the time they spent at the fountain sipping on a tasty cherry Coke or root beer. Life was uncomplicated when a nickel or a dime could buy a soda fountain delight and always included sweet memories.

This antique soda fountain originally stood in a drugstore in Buffalo Center Iowa. It was manufactured in 1928 by the Liquid Carbonic Company and includes several pieces of beautiful marble and stainless steel. It sold new for the price of a luxury sedan and was often referred to as the “Cadillac” of soda fountains because it was so ornate.

The back bar came from "Bumpas Drug" in Ohio and was installed on April 11th, 1911 at its original location. It has a real "ice box" in the bottom part that is lined with zinc. It is made from quarter sawn oak and includes stained glass and a mirror.

1930 Drugstore Soda Fountain complete with 2 soda jerks.

The Drugstore Soda Fountain

The drugstore soda fountain was the backbone of Main Street USA from the time they made their appearance in the 1830's through most of the 20th century. Most adults and children born during that great era affectionately recall the time they spent at the drugstore soda fountain sipping on a tasty Cherry Coke or root beer. Life was less complicated when a nickel or a dime could buy a soda fountain delight and always included sweet memories.

 

The history of the drugstore soda fountain can be discovered on this website along with other historically interesting drugstore information!

Soda jerk working a Drugstore Soda Fountain

Old Fashioned Soda Fountain

This unique soda fountain originally stood in a drugstore in Buffalo Center, Iowa. It was manufactured by the Liquid Carbonic Company in approx. 1928 and includes several pieces of beautiful marble and stainless steel. It sold new for the price of a luxury sedan and was often referred to as the "Cadillac" of soda fountains because it was so ornate. 

The back bar originally stood in a drugstore in Akron, Ohio and was installed on April 10th, 1911. It is completely made of quarter-sawn white oak and is of the mission style. From the original stained glass to the zinc lined “ice box” underneath, this is a real historic treasure from the American drugstore.

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