Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Birthplace of the Coca-Cola Bottle
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
1. Birthplace of the Coca-Cola Bottle Marker
World-famous trademark created in 1915 on this site at Root Glass Company, by Chapman J. Root, T. Clyde Edwards, Earl R. Dean, and Alexander Samuelson. Bottle design selected in national competition.
Erected 1994 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Vigo County Historical Society, The Coca-Cola Company. (Marker Number 84.1994.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 39° 26.476′ N, 87° 24.812′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. Marker is at the intersection of South Third Street and East Voorhees Street, on the left when traveling south on South Third Street. Marker is located on the northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Terre Haute IN 47801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Birthplace of Paul Dresser (approx. 1.1 miles away); Wea Tribe at Terre Haute (approx. 1.3 miles away); Terre Haute
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Also see . . . History of The Coca-Cola Bottle: 1899, 1900, 1915, 1916 and 1957. The Logo Smith website entry (Submitted on March 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Advertising, Glass making
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
2. Marker wider view - Looking North
There is an up to date gas station ("Plaza") - to the Right of this photo - but not the one in the next photo.
Photographed By M. Bowyer, March 12, 2011
3. Birthplace of the Coca-Cola Bottle Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 1, 2007
4. Wet Bath Coke Cooler ! !
Located at many places throughout the United States and the World, the red Coke Cooler was easily recognized. (This is one located in Lafayette, Indiana.) Bottles stood in ice cold refrigated water. The cooler top must be opened to get a bottle. It had to be locked during the night. Due to cleaning once a week, the coolers were usually kept outside of stores and gas stations.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,226 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on March 13, 2011, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. 4. submitted on July 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
