Monday, August 31, 2026

MONDAY MURALS--COCA-COLA

Somewhere around 1886, John Pemberton, an American pharmacist, created Coca-Cola out of necessity. to control his chronic addiction to morphine, which he took as a result of a painful saber wound.  Shortly after, he decided to market his 'pain killer' as a drink, and the rest is history. 

Looks like it didn't make it to Serbia (then Yugoslavia) until 1967. I love this mural. It shows an old Italian FICA (FEE-cha), very popular then, the classic red cubic hot dog stand, and an example of the BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE building nicknamed the Toberlerone Building because of its triangular projections.

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5 comments:

Bertiebo said...

Those old ads on the wall are often really beautiful. The one you're showing is too. Here in the Netherlands, every now and then one is restored to its former glory. And I really enjoy that.

Iris Flavia said...

Beautiful nostalgic mural.
My Hubby as child was in Yugoslavia for a holiday. He loved it. If I remember correct he said kids got orange juice with red wine!

Sami said...

What a lovely mural you found. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Pat

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Oh, I absolutely love this nostalgic mural!!! Thank you so much for sharing! Warm greetings from a retired lady living in Montreal, Canada.

Jackie McGuinness said...

What a classic!

HAVE A SEAT

Take your pic of a seat along this constuction wall.