Philip M. Cohen

63 Broad Street

A physician-pharmacist

Philip M. Cohen graduated from the Medical College in Charleston in 1836, and opened a pharmacy in this building. Philip’s younger brother Lawrence L. Cohen graduated from the Medical College two years later, and joined him in the business. By 1841, Philip’s stepfather-in-law, Hyam Cohen, the City Assessor, had also moved his office here.

63 Broad Street, 2016

63 Broad Street, 2016

Site of Philip Cohen’s pharmacy. Photo by Jack Alterman.
P. M. Cohen & Co. advertisement

P. M. Cohen & Co. advertisement

Charleston Mercury, 1837.