Over the weekend I went to a few Antique Stores in North Georgia and Tennessee. I found a few good bottles, but the most interesting thing I found was a book ‘How About a Coke?’ by Frank Barron, printed in 2001. The Barron family was a long time Coca-Cola bottler in Rome, Georgia as well as being involved in several other bottling plants around Georgia. This is a personal look into bottling, the early years up to when they sold the business (and why they sold the business). It has some very interesting details of bottling and puts a personal spin on it. I had never heard of this book before, but I did look it up on the internet today and saw two copies available on Amazon. I think it is a book worth reading if you want to learn more about the bottling side of the business or just for some good detailed information on this North Georgia bottler.
Coca-Cola Bottle Man's Blog 
February 13, 2013 at 3:20 pm |
[…] the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Rome around 1901. (I wrote about Frank’s book a few years ago: https://cocacolabottleman.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/another-good-read/) He is certainly an interesting man to speak to. I enjoyed talking ‘Coca-Cola’ with him […]
April 27, 2013 at 8:06 pm |
Hi
Love your blog. Found a clear property of Coatesville Bottling Works bottle min 6 ounces on back 3678B. ROOT 24 what is value thanks
May 1, 2013 at 6:41 am |
John
Is this the bottle that looks like it has a ‘Bow Tie’ embossed on the shoulder? The bow tie version is worth around $40 to $50. Glad you enjoy my blog!
Doug