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SHIPPING AVAILABLE > Standing 4" tall, measuring 2-3/8" in diameter overall, a portion of an early amber glass soda bottle, apparently cut midway to what would have been the shoulder ~ Cast relief lettering to one side reads Coca-Cola in script lettering above HUNTSVILLE, ALA.
To the underside base, cast relief lettering reads ROOT ~ Amber glass Coca-Cola bottles marked "ROOT" were made by the Root Glass Company and are known for their distinctive shape and ribs, which are based on the shape of a cocoa bean. The Root Glass Company patented the bottle design in 1915, and the date was later included on the final design. The Root Glass Company began making soft drink bottles on its own semi-automatic machines in 1912. The company started working on the machines in 1905 and used the developing models to make some bottles.
CONDITION REPORT > Offered as shown ~ Condition best noted by examining the images offered.
HISTORY of HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
Huntsville, Alabama, has a rich history that blends deep Southern roots with cutting-edge technological innovation. Founded in 1805 by John Hunt, a frontiersman who settled near the area's Big Spring, Huntsville quickly grew from a small frontier town into a bustling cotton trading hub during the 19th century. The town’s early prosperity was largely due to its position as a central player in Alabama’s cotton industry, supported by the fertile lands of the Tennessee Valley.
The Civil War brought a shift in the city's fortunes. Huntsville was captured by Union forces in 1862, and although the war disrupted the local economy, Huntsville survived and slowly transitioned from an agricultural base to a more diversified economy in the decades that followed.
In the 20th century, Huntsville's history took a dramatic turn when it became a center for military and aerospace development. During World War II, the U.S. Army established Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, which led to the city's transformation into a key site for rocket development. In the 1950s, the U.S. Army brought in Wernher von Braun and his team of German rocket scientists to Redstone Arsenal, a move that would cement Huntsville’s legacy as "Rocket City."
Von Braun’s team developed rockets that would later become central to NASA’s space program, including the Saturn V rocket that took humans to the moon in 1969. This rocket research also spurred the creation of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, which remains a cornerstone of the city’s economy and identity today.
Over time, Huntsville has grown into a thriving city known for its blend of high-tech industries, historical charm, and Southern hospitality. It’s a place where the historic cotton trade town coexists with modern space exploration and cutting-edge research in technology, making Huntsville a fascinating mix of old and new. Today, it’s one of Alabama’s most dynamic cities, attracting engineers, scientists, and professionals from all over the world.
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