Coca-Cola Trucks and Bottling Works of SE New Mexico 1936 (original) (raw)

Try to remember simpler times. Back when supermarkets rarely had more than ten aisles and checkout clerks had arms like stevedores from manually pulling groceries past the register with a sliding wooden frame. Soft drinks weren't yet a food group then—and people would've laughed at the thought of paying for water. So sip your diet cherry vanilla Dr Pepper (a real product by the way) and try to think back to simpler times. It's hard, but maybe these photos will help...

The Hobbs Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Warehouse, 1945
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Subject: Hobbs Coca Cola Bottling Company

Sometime in the Fall of 1962, the students of Edison Elementary School, located at 501 E. Gypsy Street were given a tour of the plant. "We" walked to the plant through neighborhood streets. At that time, the plant was located on or around 600 E. Broadway. The large circular window was an unusual, and memorable landmark. During the tour, we observed part of the bottling operation, if my recall is correct, the plant also bottled the "Barqs" brand of flavored sodas. Each student enjoyed a free bottle of soda of their choice.

Just memories that I wanted to share of a time that long past. - Rob, December 2, 2023

A Carlsbad Truck in 1947 enroute to the Hobbs warehouse.
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A Carlsbad Truck in 1965 enroute to the Hobbs warehouse.
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The Carlsbad Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in 1938
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A Carlsbad Coca-Cola Truck and Driver "Long John" in 1947
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Model with Display Coca-Cola Carton on Pickup
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