Family-owned Central Drug Store in San Francisco closes its doors after serving the community since the early 1900s, with owner Jerry Tonelli retiring after 50 years.

Central Drug Store, a community staple in San Francisco's Excelsior District since 1908, will permanently shut down at the end of the day on July 15, 2025.

Central Drug Store in the Excelsior District will be closing its doors on July 15 after over 100 years. Owner Jerry Tonelli announced he will be retiring.

After 116 years, 5 plus owners and 60 plus years of family business, Jerry Tonelli says goodbye to the Excelsior legacy drugstore.

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