Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke: A vibrant history since 1827
Founded in 1827, the Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke has always been located in the same place – with the exception of a few years following the Second World War, when the original building was completely destroyed.
Only very few of today's enterprises can look back on a history spanning nearly 200 years and six generations. This requires a certain amount of good luck and plenty of flexibility among the owners and the employees.
On the occasion of the pharmacy's 190th anniversary, its history was published under the title „Eine Erfolgsgeschichte seit 1827“ – A Success Story Since 1827 (ISBN 978-3-944334-90-5).
"I am proud to serve as the head of such a vibrant company with a great tradition," said Florian Picha, Pharmacist and Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke owner.
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Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke interior view circa 1900.
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Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke in 1910. The architect was the Bavarian royal building commissioner Eugen Drollinger. He was the last master builder under King Ludwig II and was responsible for projects including the expansion of the Neuschwanstein Castle.
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Neuhauser Straße 8 prior to reconstruction of the Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke – with a sign pointing to the temporary location on Eisenmannstraße 3.
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The Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke following reconstruction in December 1950. Gertraud Picha described it as "very simplistic." Circumstances didn't allow anything more prestigious so soon after the War. Nevertheless, the people were proud.
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In 1966, the Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke shop window attracted attention with a glass basin full of "black worms" – Hungarian leeches that could be used for "high blood pressure, local infections, abscesses, varicose veins, bloodletting, and vascular disease."
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In 1974, the interior design of the Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke was modernized in line with the state-of-the-art at the time. A new color scheme and new sales counter were added. The open, visible placement of medications was highly uncommon in those days.
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The shop front of the Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke was modernized in 1998, making it more attractive to customers.
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The Internationale Ludwigs-Apotheke in the heart of Munich in 2019.
