O. N. Falk & Son Druggists Records, 1904-1946

Biography/History

Ole N. Falk purchased his Stoughton, Wisconsin, pharmacy in 1866, shortly after he mustered out of the Union army. He took over the oldest pharmacy in Stoughton, with origins dating back to 1854. After a series of other business partners, Falk took his sons into partnership--Nelson (from 1880 to 1893), and Elmer in 1905. O. N. Falk died in 1915, but his widow continued in partnership with her son until 1923, when he became sole owner. The store sold not only drugs, but many items and services similar to a general store. It became a Rexall/United Drug Company store and was an agent for Victor Records. It was sold in 1955.