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Biedenharn Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia

  • January 15, 2001
  • Rated 3 of 5 by lubmac from Lubbock, Texas
Biedenharn Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia

The Biedenharn Museum is a restored 1890 building in which Coca-Cola was first bottled anywhere in the world in 1894. Two men from Vicksburg had the idea of being able to take the wonderful fountain drink home without losing the fizz and bought the exclusive bottling rights to Coca-Cola for one whole dollar. The museum has exhibits that tell the story of the original bottling process, right down to the metal mesh mask the bottler wore in case of exploding overfilled bottles. The remainder of the displays are volumes of Coca-Cola memorabilia from picture postcards and signage to collectibles and trinkets. It was amazing to look at the way Coke was promoted over the decades - from a health and vitality elixir to what we have and enjoy today. The museum is small (especially if you've ever been to The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta), but if you are a Coke memorabilia collector, you'll want to stop and check this place out. The Biedenharn Museum also has a restored 1890 candy store, as well as a 1900 genuine soda fountain. You may purchase homemade candies, sodas and ice cream floats, hand-dipped ice cream, and over 100 Coca-Cola commemorative items. Stopping here was a nice little diversion along the way, and yes - the ice cream floats are great.

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