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Soda Fountains become an Institution

The glory years of the “soda fountain” lasted from 1890 until the 1960s, becoming social centers for young and old alike. As gathering places, they usually had in common marble-topped counters and tables, wired-back chairs, shining mirrors, and glass and chrome serving dishes and glasses. Each, also, was presided over by the master of the ice cream soda, and the sundae – the “soda jerk,” who, if skilled enough, was as much fun to watch creating his or her masterpiece as it was in consuming it.

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The History of Soda

Soda is a fun and happy drink. It's cool and refreshing.

History of Soda

"Until the 1960s, it was common for both small town and big city dwellers to enjoy carbonated beverages at local soda fountains and ice cream saloons. Often housed together with a pharmacy, the soda fountain counter served as a meeting place for people of all ages. However, the popularity of soda fountains declined with the introduction of fast foods, commercial ice cream, bottled soft drinks, and restaurants."

• 1819 The "soda fountain" patented by Samuel Fahnestock.
• 1835 The first bottled soda water in the U.S.
• 1850 A manual hand & foot operated filling & corking device, first used for bottling soda water.
• 1851 Ginger ale created in Ireland.
• 1861 The term "pop" first coined.
• 1874 The first ice-cream soda sold.
• 1876 Root beer mass produced for public sale.
• 1881 The first cola-flavored beverage introduced.
• 1885 Charles Aderton invented "Dr Pepper" in Waco, Texas.
• 1886 Dr. John S. Pemberton invented "Coca-Cola" in Atlanta, Georgia.
• 1892 William Painter invented the crown bottle cap.
• 1898 "Pepsi-Cola" is invented by Caleb Bradham.

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