Lincoln 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 a sense of familiarity and belonging. Read More Here.