Picard Pharmacy

In 1904, Gregory Skinkle sold his drug store to Fred Picard of Hastings and Charles Picard of Peru, Indiana in order to raise money for the electric generating plant he planned to build on lots north of the alley behind this location. The new owners operated under the name Picard Pharmacy.
In 1907, Fred Picard moved his drug stock into the rooms next door vacated by Solomon and Nathan in the Citizens Bank Building--906 G Street. The drugstore stock of wallpaper, paint, and other decorating items was located in this area.
In 1910, a new building replaced the Citizens Bank before Christmas. The first floor was a bank and business space. The new building did not divide this area into two rooms and the Picard Pharmacy used the entire area for their wallpaper, paint, and decorating stock. Various offices were located on the second floor.
In 1927, Ralph Reemts, registered pharmacist, joined the firm.
In 1904, Gregory Skinkle sold his drug store to Fred Picard of Hastings and Charles Picard of Peru, Indiana in order to raise money for the electric generating plant he planned to build on lots north of the alley behind this location. The new owners operated under the name Picard Pharmacy.
In 1907, Fred Picard moved his drug stock into the rooms next door vacated by Solomon and Nathan in the Citizens Bank Building--906 G Street. The drugstore stock of wallpaper, paint, and other decorating items was located in this area.

Charles Picard

In 1907, Fred Picard moved his drug stock into the rooms next door vacated by Solomon and Nathan in the Citizens Bank Building--906 G Street. The drugstore stock of wallpaper, paint, and other decorating items was located in this area.
In 1910, a new building replaced the Citizens Bank before Christmas. The first floor was a bank and business space. The new building did not divide this area into two rooms and the Picard Pharmacy used the entire area for their wallpaper, paint, and decorating stock. Various offices were located on the second floor.
In 1927, Ralph Reemts, registered pharmacist, joined the firm.
Sometime before 1930, this area was divided into two storefronts, each with its own entrance. The foot of the “L” was divided into two offices. The south part became the location of the Geneva Insurance & Realty Company, while the Picard Pharmacy continued to use the north part.
In 1951 Dr. Shultz’s Laboratory was added to the Picard Pharmacy business.
1957 was the last year Dr. Shultz’s Laboratory was listed in the phone book.
In 1962, Picard Pharmacy expanded into 918 G.
In 1966, William Faimon purchased an interest in the Picard Pharmacy and the Venus Wholesale Company of Geneva. Allen Kline and Ralph Reemts, former members of the firm sold their interests, leaving Lawwrence Doud and Bill Faimon the sole owners, The name was changed to Doug-Faimon Pharmacy.

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