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.
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