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Six glass Coca-Cola bottles from unspecified sources. They are all approximately the same height. Three are similar to the modern glass bottle, while the other half are less familiar. One has a long neck and a slim but straight body. The next has straight sides and a very short neck. The final bottle is similar in shape to the modern glass bottle, but is mostly red with clear diagonal stripes.

A Sweet History of Toronto

Learn about the confections of Toronto’s past and present through the city’s history of sweets and the people and places that have influenced its cultural and industrial landscape.

This digital experience was researched and written by Emerging Historian Robyn Sturtevant (2024) and made possible by the generous support of our Tours Program Presenting Sponsor, TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment and Emerging Historian Champion Andrew and Sharon Himel and Family.

Last updated: September 19, 2025

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