Photo Canada Dry Bottling Company Grand Opening El Paso,Texas Bottling Plant

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Original photograph of the 1939 Canada Dry Bottling Company in El Paso, Texas. Canada Dry products were sold in El Paso at least as early as 1931 when Canada Dry Ginger Ale was advertised in the El Paso Times. In 1948, the Canada Dry Bottling Co. opened its doors at 2031 E. Yandell Blvd. under the leadership of Eugene J. Liggett, president of the corporation. John D. Camp replaced Liggett the following year but was himself replaced by William D. Mayfield in 1952. Mayfield retained the presidency through the 1950s when the newspapers reported the industry boom (EPCD 1942- 1952). By 1953, the company employed twelve people and served the New Mexico communities of Las Cruces and Alamogordo, as well as El Paso County, Texas. Canada Dry offered twenty-three different beverages and, the following year, became the first El Paso bottler to “paletize” its operation. In 1954, the company also expanded its territory to include Silver City and Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Born December 24, 1896, Mayfield died in March 1957, and his wife, Irene, continued to run the company for the rest of the year. I suspect this photograph shows Eugene J.Ligget and company executives at their grand opening which would be 1948. The date of 1939 may be incorrectly noted? 8 x 10 inches If you have been following Us.......We would like to THANK YOU!/ We have been overwhelmed with the Kindness and Continued Support from So Many of Our Devoted Customers and We Promise to Continue to Provide the Best Possible Experience with an Unquestionable 30 Day Return Policy & as Always, Exceptional Packing with the use of Quality Packing Materials.
Photo Canada Dry Bottling Company Grand Opening El Paso,Texas Bottling Plant
Photo Canada Dry Bottling Company Grand Opening El Paso,Texas Bottling Plant
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Original photograph of the 1939 Canada Dry Bottling Company in El Paso, Texas.
Canada Dry products were sold in El Paso at least as early as 1931 when Canada Dry Ginger Ale was advertised in the El Paso Times.
In 1948, the Canada Dry Bottling Co. opened its doors at 2031 E. Yandell Blvd. under the leadership of Eugene J. Liggett, president of the corporation. John D. Camp replaced Liggett the following year but was himself replaced by William D. Mayfield in 1952. Mayfield retained the presidency through the 1950s when the newspapers reported the industry boom (EPCD 1942- 1952). By 1953, the company employed twelve people and served the New Mexico communities of Las Cruces and Alamogordo, as well as El Paso County, Texas. Canada Dry offered twenty-three different beverages and, the following year, became the first El Paso bottler to “paletize” its operation. In 1954, the company also expanded its territory to include Silver City and Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Born December 24, 1896, Mayfield died in March 1957, and his wife, Irene, continued to run the company for the rest of the year.
I suspect this photograph shows Eugene J.Ligget and company executives at their grand opening which would be 1948. The date of 1939 may be incorrectly noted?
8 x 10 inches
ref: craftsman rare photo case
If you have been following Us.......We would like to THANK YOU!/
We have been overwhelmed with the Kindness and Continued Support from So Many of Our Devoted Customers and We Promise to Continue to Provide the Best Possible Experience with an Unquestionable 30 Day Return Policy & as Always, Exceptional Packing with the use of Quality Packing Materials.
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