Dixie Coca-Cola Bottling Company Plant
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The Dixie Coca-Cola Bottling Company Plant, also known as Baptist Student Center, Georgia State University
or Baptist Student Union, Georgia State University, is a historic building in Atlanta, Georgia
. It was the headquarters of the Dixie Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and the place where the transition from Coca-Cola
as a drink served at a soda fountain
to a mass-marketed bottled soft drink
took place.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1983.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University is a research university in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1913, it serves about 30,000 students and is one of the University System of Georgia's four research universities...
or Baptist Student Union, Georgia State University, is a historic building in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
. It was the headquarters of the Dixie Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and the place where the transition from Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
as a drink served at a soda fountain
Soda fountain
A soda fountain is a device that dispenses carbonated drinks. They can be found in restaurants, concession stands and other locations such as convenience stores...
to a mass-marketed bottled soft drink
Soft drink
A soft drink is a non-alcoholic beverage that typically contains water , a sweetener, and a flavoring agent...
took place.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1983.