Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Ryan's Excelsior Bottle Works
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 9, 2008
1. John Ryan's Excelsior Bottle Works Marker
Inscription.
John Ryan's Excelsior Bottle Works. . On this site in 1852 stood the Excelsior Bottle Works operated by John Ryan for the manufacture of soda water and other carbonated beverages. Ryan's soda, in colorful bottles embossed with his name and location, was known throughout Georgia. His operations expanded to Augusta, Columbus and Atlanta. Today Ryan's bottles are prized by collectors nationwide. John Ryan with his contemporaries, Thomas Maher and James Ray, is commemorated for his pioneer contribution to the soda water industry in Georgia and the United States. Ryan retired from business in 1879 and passed away in Savannah on March 23, 1885.
On this site in 1852 stood the Excelsior Bottle Works operated by John Ryan for the manufacture of soda water and other carbonated beverages. Ryan's soda, in colorful bottles embossed with his name and location, was known throughout Georgia. His operations expanded to Augusta, Columbus and Atlanta. Today Ryan's bottles are prized by collectors nationwide. John Ryan with his contemporaries, Thomas Maher and James Ray, is commemorated for his pioneer contribution to the soda water industry in Georgia and the United States. Ryan retired from business in 1879 and passed away in Savannah on March 23, 1885.
Erected 1976 by Direction of Georgia House Resolution Adopted March 5, 1976.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is March 2005.
Location. 32° 4.932′ N, 81° 5.741′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is at the intersection of W.Bay St. and Montgomery St., on the right when traveling west on W.Bay St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First African Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jonathan Bryan
Near the corner of Bay and Montgomery Streets in Savannah, in front of Promenade Motel
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,647 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
