THE COKE BOTTLE SCULPTURE PROJECT
In 1915 , the Coca-Cola Company sent out a challenge to glass companies across the US to design a “ bottle so distinct that you would recognize it by feeling in the dark or lying broken on the ground .” The Root Glass Company in Terre Haute , Indiana created the winning design , making the city the birthplace of the iconic bottle that is recognized around the world .
THE COKE BOTTLE SCULPTURE PROJECT
The 6-foot-tall Coke Bottle sculptures throughout Terre Haute exhibit the pride the community takes in its role in the development of this world-renowned packaging design . The sculpture is part of the Root Family Public Art Project . To learn more about the history of the Coca-Cola Bottle , visit the Vigo County Historical Museum .
Representing the Birthplace of the Coca-Cola Bottle , 39 painted bottle sculptures can be found at various locations throughout the city ; The six-foot-high bottles are painted in various themes represented by the sponsors and / or local businesses . You can visit https :// www . thehaute . life / birthplace-of-the-cocacola-bottle for a map of the locations of the Coca-Cola Bottles .
Root Family Vigo County Historical Society 929 Wabash Avenue
Baesler ’ s Market 2900 Poplar Street
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Brown Veterinary Hospital 909 S . 25th Street
Nikki ’ s Salon 1115 Walnut Street