Historic Landmark Refurbished into Griffin Destination Place
Historic Coca Cola Building, 410 E Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Vintage Cola Photo Exhibit
Saturday June 1st was the opening of Griffin Cola Company retrospective photography exhibit about the omnipresent place of Coca-Cola, the brand and the product, in all our lives since the late 1800’ s until today.
The exhibit is featuring snapshots of everyday lives. Families on vacation, kids at a picnic, teens at a party, adults at the beach, workmen on the job, restaurants full of people; all with one thing in common, Coca-Cola. It is such a natural part of our lives that most of the time we do not even notice that it is in the foreground or there background.
Over the past several months, local residents have been encouraged to share their own photographs with a Coke in hand or a logo in the background, to help build the exhibit. Their photos are included in the exhibit. As well as photos
from farther away and some whose origins are unknown go back as far as 1892.
Future of the Griffin Cola Company
As suites keep leasing, John Carlisle and Bill Golden find themselves wishing they had and extra set of hands or at least 8 more hours a day. So, Griffin Cola Company is proud to say Leslie Torok has joined their team and will be helping with the daily operations of the Griffin Cola Company. Leslie is currently attending college online majoring in Marketing. She
has over 15 years in banking, spending the last 3 years managing foreclosed properties. She also has eight years in
Like Coca Cola itself, the Old Coke Building has been a part of our lives in Griffin for as long as any of us can remember. Though we may drive past it every day, noticing it, or not, it is there and has been for the last 72 years. Built in the iconic Coca-Cola architectural style, Griffin’ s most recognized commercial building has been rejuvenated in recent years, expanded, and adapted to meet new uses as Griffin has changed. But change as we may, that old yet new red brick building is still familiar, reliable, recognizable, steady, available, comfortable, pleasing, connected, a pleasure to see, be around and enjoy- an old friend always there for us just like an“ ice cold Coke”!
real estate. Her husband Bob Torok, Ebby, their 5-year-old West Highland Terrier, and her live in Williamson. She is looking forward to helping all the businesses in the building grow their business.
Keep your eyes and ears open Independent Women is almost full and there will be a Ribbon Cutting coming soon!