Thanks for stopping by and visiting our tribute to Coca-Cola. We
started collecting Cokes bottle about six years ago and we have had so much fun.
We've branched out our collection to include about anything with Coke on it. From a
baseball bat to polar bears (and as much in-between)! We are lucky enough to own two
Coca-Cola machines.
We are also interested in trading coke bottles with other collectors,
along with helping collectors to find bottles that have only come out in our area
(Indiana). So please take a look at our links to the left and see our current
collection. If you would like to eMail to us to talk about Coke, alert us to bottles
in your area, or propose a trade, please eMail the address below. Thanks!
On May 8, 1886, Atlanta druggist Dr. John Stith Pemberton (former Confederate officer)
invented "Coca-Cola" syrup. It was mixed in a 30-gal. brass kettle hung over a
backyard fire. It was marketed as a "brain and nerve tonic" in drugstores. Sales
averaged nine drinks per day.
The first year's gross sales were $50 and advertising costs were $73.96.
"Coca-Cola" was first sold for 5¢ a glass as a soda fountain drink at Jacob's
Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
By 1903, the use of cocaine was controversial and "Coca-Cola" decided to use
only "spent coca leaves." It also stopped advertising "Coca-Cola" as a
cure for headaches and other ills.
In June 1904, advertising for "Coca-Cola" appeared in consumer magazine for
the first time.
On April 12, 1960, the shape of the 6½ oz. hobbleskirt bottle was registered as a
trademark.
In 1962, the trademark "Coke" was authorized to appear on all bottles.
In July 1985, "Coca-Cola" was the first soft drink enjoyed in outer space on
the Space Shuttle Challenger. A special space can was developed.
July 12, 1944 first-billionth gallon of Coca-Cola syrup manufactured.
April 9, 1953 second-billionth gallon of Coca-Cola syrup manufactured.
May 1959 third-billionth gallon of Coca-Cola syrup manufactured.
June 6, 1963 fourth-billionth gallon of Coca-Cola syrup manufactured.
Mid-1966 fifth-billionth gallon of Coca-Cola syrup manufactured.
January 1969 sixth-billionth gallon of Coca-Cola syrup manufactured.
January 1971 seventh-billionth gallon of Coca-Cola syrup manufactured.
The billion gallon marks then came so frequently the Company ceased to record and
celebrate them after the seventh.
Please note that I am not expert in Coca-Cola
memorabilia or its value. I collect simply as a hobby. All references to Coca-Cola, Coke,
Diet Coke, Sprite, and Fanta are copyright The Coca-Cola Company.
