Coca-Cola history began in 1886 when the curiosity of an Atlanta pharmacist, Dr. He created a flavored syrup, took it to his neighborhood pharmacy, where it was mixed with carbonated water and deemed excellent by those who sampled it… Pembertons partner and bookkeeper, Frank M. Robinson, is credited with naming the beverage CocaCola as well as designing the trademarked, distinct script, still used today….. This old cooler is a killer piece of advertising from the 1950’s… In the 1950’s the American dream expanded to include not just a house and automobile, but coolers and ice chest’s as well…. Insulated coolers displaying the brand names and logos of beverages became a must have accessory….. The piece was made in the U. A and manufactured by the Progress Refrigeration Company…. The Progress Refrigeration Company made promotional coolers for many of America’s largest soft drink brands, including Dr Pepper, 7Up and Coke…. Progress Refrigerator was a division of Louisville Tin and Stove Co. The outfit was in operation from the 1930’s through the 1960’s producing commercial refrigeration and coolers…… His old cooler has seen better days, however its fully intact, and this model cooler is a bit harder to come by…. It measures 19″ by 16″ in height… What a neat find we have here, its the perfect piece for your collection…. All the items we have for sale are described as accurately as possible and to the best of our ability…. Thanks so much for visiting Finds From The Road we hope you find what your looking for…… The item “VINTAGE DRINK COCA COLA BOTTLES COKE SODA DRINK METAL PICNIC COOLER PROGRESS” is in sale since Wednesday, May 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Soda\Coca-Cola\Coolers”. The seller is “themanwiththedeals” and is located in Crossville, Tennessee. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Brand: Coca Cola