Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Coca-Cola Bottling Court

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023

1. Coca-Cola Bottling Court Marker

Inscription.
In 1892, a hardware store was constructed to service the surrounding cigar and fishing industry. In 1914 Jack and Rosa Williams opened Jack's Saloon. The saloon was well situated to wet the whistle of sailors, fishermen, and workers. By 1923, the building was transformed into the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant. Bottling machines carrying glistening bottles of the refreshing drink were visible through the front windows. With the advent of the Overseas-Highway, the bottling plant closed and Coca-Cola products were trucked in from the mainland.

—Circa 1892—
Key West Historic Marker
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Call: 305•507•0300
Sponsor: The Spottswood Family

Erected by The Spottswood Family. (Marker Number 65.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 24° 33.656′ N, 81° 48.277′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Simonton Street and Front Street, on the right when traveling north on Simonton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Simonton Street, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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: A&B Lobster House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The William Curry Warehouse (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named William Curry Warehouse (about 500 feet away); Sponging (about 500 feet away); Cigar Capital of the World (about 500 feet away); Old City Hall (about 600 feet away); Thompson’s Ice House (about 600 feet away); Old Custom House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. Old Coca-Cola Bottling Court. (Submitted on May 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on May 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023

2. Coca-Cola Bottling Court Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.