Paid $1 Million for Coca-Cola Owner's House, Found Unbelievable Item

A significant piece of Atlanta's history has been unearthed following the purchase of a historic mansion once owned by Coca-Cola titan Asa Griggs Candler. Developer Jeff Notrica acquired the 135-year-old property for $1 million, with plans to preserve its legacy by converting it into a commercial space.

The most remarkable discovery occurred during a basement inspection when Notrica found a barrel that specialists believe may have been used to store the original Coca-Cola prototype in the early 1900s. This finding adds immense historical value to the property, which served as an early Coca-Cola bottling plant until 1901.

"It is very exciting to be part of something so deeply tied to Atlanta's history," Notrica commented. He has engaged restorer Alison Gordon and the Atlanta Preservation Center to oversee the property's recovery and transformation. The house is a witness to key moments in the city's past, including the Civil Rights Movement and the 1906 racial massacre.

Asa Griggs Candler, who bought the Coca-Cola formula in 1888, was instrumental in the beverage's explosive growth. Under his ownership, sales multiplied tenfold, leading to national expansion and the opening of bottling plants across the United States.

While renovations are ongoing, the property has already been listed for $3 million, with the expectation that the next owner will complete Notrica's vision for its preservation and commercial use. The house stands as an iconic landmark in Atlanta, representing a crucial era in the city's economic and social development.

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It is very exciting to be part of something so deeply tied to Atlanta's history.