The Mills Community House & ZOOM

The Collin’s Drug Store on Main Street in Frankfort, re-named The Community Drug Store in 1972, has a long and storied history. It opened its doors in 1868 and was started by the adventurous and friendly John B. Collins. It was considered the cornerstone of Frankfort, and if walls could talk, they’d tell the whole story of the city, both its triumphs and its mishaps."

Last year, the pharmacy closed its doors and relocated to Benzonia. The reasons behind this move reflect the challenges that small-town pharmacies face in today’s market. In this article, we’ll delve into the store's history and explore the predicament faced by pharmacies like ours in Frankfort.

Presenter: Rob Jones, MD
Rob Jones received his BA from Williams College in Williamstown, MA, his MD from Rush Medical University in Chicago, and his training in general, thoracic, and cardiovascular surgery from Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. In 2021, he retired and established permanent residence in Frankfort, where he and his wife, Mica, have had a home for 28 years.

This presentation is part of the Benzie Area Historical Society’s Benzonia Academy Lecture Series, held on the second Thursday of each month. Admission is by donation, with a recommended donation of $5.

To learn more about the August 14th lecture, visit the Benzie Area Historical Society’s website, benziemuseum.org, Instagram, or Facebook page; call the Museum at (231) 882-5539; or email info@benziemuseum.org.

Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.