Johnston & Lilly, 35 E. Maryland St., Indianapolis, Indiana

Upon his return to the north, Eli worked for a wholesaler and later became half owner of a drugstore in Paris, Illinois. In Indianapolis, he partnered with a dentist and opened Johnston & Lilly, a small drug manufacturing company. While the business was fairly successful, the partnership was not.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Eli Lilly and Company - The Lilly Men Journe