PETER O'MARA

Peter O'Mara, an apprentice and employee of Thomas McMurdo and Company, purchased a drug store from Lawrence Hannaford in 1905. O'Mara was located at 46-48 (and later at number 50) Water Street West In 1922, O'Mara moved his business to a new location, at 488 Water Street where it continued to operate until 1986. O'Mara's Drug Store has recently been restored to a circa 1895 heritage drug store (Apothecary Hall) and contains the administration offices of the Pharmaceutical Association.

Photo 1: Prescription bottles embossed with the O'Mara monogram and the words “PETER O'MARA / DRUGGIST / ST. JOHN'S, NFLD.” 1905-1915, shape, imperial oval.

Photo 2: Prescription bottl dated 1924.

Photo 3: 1920's Finest Italian Castor Oil

Photo 4: Acid for Worts