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Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 12:20:48 PM   
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The concrete bridge that was built near the old Chero-Cola Bottling Plant has been torn down and a new one being built.  I have been waiting for months for construction to begin on the town side of the bridge.  Underneath the rocks that the Highway Department uses at the end of the bridge lies the discard dump of the old Chero-Cola Plant. Here is a photo of the excavation of the town side of the bridge




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 12:24:13 PM   
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I have been checking almost daily to see what was beneath the rocks.  Here is a pic of the undisturbed side where the rocks have not been removed.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 12:27:33 PM   
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The track-hoes were parked for Memorial Day on Friday when I made a visit to the site. I figured I would have a couple of days to scout it out before they resumed work on Tuesday.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 12:29:28 PM   
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Here a pic from the bottom of the pit.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 12:32:36 PM   
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After the rocks were removed , the old wooden bridge pilings from the bridge shown on the 1922 Sanborn Map were unearthed.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 12:35:33 PM   
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The creek is real low due to the lack of rain , and some of the old wooden bridge pilings are visible in the creek bed.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 12:38:42 PM   
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There are broken bottles everywhere.  Hopefully there will be some unbroken ones.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 12:40:45 PM   
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Track-hoes are not very friendly to bottles.  Check out the SS Coke found in  the track-hoe track.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 12:44:30 PM   
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I did manage to rescue a few whole bottles,  (no ss cokes , all broken). Here's a Nu-Grape from the creek bed.  I still have to do some cleaning to remove the black mud stains.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 12:50:57 PM   
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This is the first Nu-Grape that I have seen with the "No Grape Juice" embossed on the bottle. Maybe Cap, Spence, or other soda guys can help me out on this. I'll try to update on the progress of this dig, if I don't get run off for digging on this highway site.  There is a streak of an older dump that runs up from the creek toward the road.  Found some 1880s - 1900s bits and pieces.  Will post more pics later.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 2:13:14 PM   
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Weird they would want to advertise, no grape juice!  That place looks like great potential, and a great era for sodas!

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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 5:14:20 PM   
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be sure to keep us posted on what comes out of this dump! i think this could be VERY interesting

does that nu-grape have the 1920 patent date? is there a town on the bottom? actually i dont think ive ever seen one WITHOUT the "imitation grape" "not grape juice" on it....

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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 5:24:46 PM   
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looks like a couple of case gin bottles in there. Also is that a bitters with the square bottom stickin up or just another gin bottle?
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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/29/2007 7:02:41 PM   
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......have boots will travel......

as an added perk I run heavy equipment for a living..... easy diggin!

Great find! good luck and keep us posted!
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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/30/2007 8:14:18 AM   
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If you look at the top of this pic, you will see a slab of concrete.  This was a drain culvert that ran toward the creek.  A piece broke off under my foot and almost threw me into the pit.  An unembossed whiskey flask was underneath that poured concrete.  I don't know if they will pull up that cement slab.  I'm betting that there is a dump layer underneath.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/30/2007 8:21:18 AM   
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Thanks for the comments guys, I'll try to keep you posted.

Spence, the Nugrape was dated March 9, 1920.  Most of the double-bubble Nugrapes that I find had the "Imitation Grape / No Grape Juice" replaced with "Trade mark registered".  Both have the same date. The " No Grape Juice" are "Root" bottles and I believe that the "Trade Mark Registered" are "LGWs".  I'll double check.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/30/2007 8:35:28 AM   
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Located at the right of the pit , next to the cement culvert I located an ash layer.  When you look at the pic with the track-hoes, it is on the right .  There are a couple of rusted pipes sticking out.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/30/2007 8:37:12 AM   
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Here is the group of bottles that I have been able to save so far.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/30/2007 8:39:03 AM   
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The half-gallon canning jar is a Whitney Mason Patd 1858.  I added the lid after washing.  This jar is not bent, the camera did this wierd crook.




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RE: Chero-Cola Bottling Plant Discards Dump Uncovered - 5/30/2007 8:43:04 AM   
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Two  generic Chero-Colas.  No lip damage.  They were encrusted with that heavy muddy clay.




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