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Wednesday, September 03, 2025Family-Run Merz Apothecary Marks 150 Years In Business: ‘It’s Always Been About Customer Service’
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / August 27, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — At Merz Apothecary in the heart of Lincoln Square, large display windows accented with stained glass showcase apothecary artifacts alongside modern products. Signs set in vintage typeface advertise the business’s legacy as a home for homeopathic medicine, supplements, beauty products, fragrances and more since 1875. Inside, amber-colored chandeliers cast a pleasant glow over wooden countertops and shelves. Shoppers are
Wednesday, August 20, 2025Lincoln Square icon celebrates 150 years of business
Newsbreak / Local Business Spotlight / August 15, 2025 In Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood, where tree-lined streets meet the hum of independent shops and cafés, Merz Apothecary has been a constant for 150 years. Since 1875, it has served generations of families with unique health, wellness, and personal care products from around the world. Originally founded by Swiss pharmacist Peter Merz, the apothecary was created to serve the city’s growing immigrant community, offering not only remedies but also
Tuesday, April 22, 2025Heart Of Lincoln Square Goes Car-Free For One Week
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / April 21, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — The week-long closure to car traffic in the heart of Lincoln Square may provide insight into how the plaza could function as a pedestrian-only zone one day. The one-way street along the 4700 block of North Lincoln Avenue — between Lawrence and Leland avenues — is closed to vehicle traffic starting Monday. The closure is expected to last about a week, depending on weather, officials have said. The car-free zone is a product of
Wednesday, November 20, 2024Shop Local 2024: A Lincoln Square, North Center, Albany Park, Irving Park And Ravenswood Gift Guide
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / November 15, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square has a plethora of small, independent shops along its busy commercial corridor. The 149-year-old Merz Apothecary has gifts for those who enjoy a spa day at home while The Book Cellar has a few Chicago-centric guides to exploring the city for more adventurous family and friends. Independent shops in neighboring Ravenswood, North Center, Irving Park, Albany Park and North Park also have a wide variety of gifts for
