On November 17, 1930, in the midst of the Great Depression, Coca-Cola opened the doors of its new plant at 516 Buncombe Street. Morris-McKoy Co. constructed the building in the Italianate style. Construction of the plant was an important event in the life of the community. The building included bottling, storage, and refrigeration facilities as well as a 600 gallon glass- lined syrup tank, several offices, a director’s room, and recreation area. Behind the building, there were fourteen garages for delivery trucks, including a repair shop, and also a fenced courtyard with a lighted lily pond. The building is now owned by Bob Jones University and will be used to exhibit art collections.

Directions:
Depart from Heritage Green Place. Turn right onto Buncombe Street. Old Coca-Cola plant is on the right.

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