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Established in 1872, Bartley J.E. Mullen bottled a variety of carbonated beverages including sarsaparilla, birch beer, grape soda and vichy water for consumption by Albany residents.  During the early 20th century, carbonated drinks were advertised as a healthful alternative to alcohol.
 

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Soda Bottle
"Mullen Pale Dry Ginger Ale"
Machine molded green glass, paper label, c. 1937
AIHA Collection

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