“Ice Cold Memories” — Vintage 1950s Coca-Cola Store Ice Box (Refrigeration Removed) (1930s–1950s)

There’s something timeless about that red—Coca-Cola red. It was more than a color; it was a promise that refreshment waited inside, no matter how hot the summer sun. This mid-century Coca-Cola ice chest once stood proud in a store corner or roadside stop, its lid creaking open to reveal cold glass bottles sweating in the heat. Today, it stands as a relic of American rhythm—simple, cheerful, and impossibly nostalgic.

You can almost hear the clink of bottle caps hitting the pavement, the fizz and laughter that marked a slower kind of day. Though its refrigeration is long gone, its story remains intact—perfect for display, restoration, or simply as a tribute to the era when “Ice Cold” meant something you felt in your hand.

Its embossed script and timeless presence remind us of simpler days when a cold drink and good company were all anyone needed.

Location: Pollock Pines, near Tahoe, California.

Specifications

• Maker: Coca-Cola (possibly Westinghouse or Cavalier)
• Model: Chest Cooler
• Type: Electric Cooler / Icebox
• Material: Steel exterior, galvanized liner
• Dimensions: 33″ W × 26″ D × 33″ H
• Condition: Excellent structure; refrigeration unit removed
• Marks: Embossed Coca-Cola logo
• Era: Circa 1930s–1950s
• Provenance: Private California collection
• Style: Industrial Americana