Coca-Cola Bottling Company Building
Also known as: J.J. Fkynn Company
Why it's listed
Built in 1940 at 616 North 24th Street in Quincy, Illinois, this two-story bottling plant is faced in blond brick with limestone bands and copings. A projecting central entry tower, vertical brick banding, and terra cotta Coca-Cola lettering and bottle reliefs give it a strong vertical emphasis, while horizontal stone courses, a cantilevered aluminum entry hood and a flat roof reflect Art Moderne influence. Large front windows once let passers-by watch bottling. A one-story garage and warehouse wing with a full basement wraps the south and east sides. The plan followed standard plant designs issued by the Coca-Cola Company, adapted for northern climates in 1936, with upgraded terrazzo floors in the offices. Local architect Martin J. Geise served as architect of record. The building was listed for its architecture, as a good local example of Art Deco in a city dominated by pre-1900 styles, and as one of few such business buildings in Quincy.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues local significance under Criterion C as a good example of Art Deco architecture with Art Moderne elements. Art Deco buildings are very rare in Quincy, which is dominated by pre-1900 styles, and this is one of few used for business. It also reflects the Coca-Cola standard plant plans adapted for northern climates.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 97000032, listed February 7, 1997. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 616 N. 24th St., Quincy |
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| County | Adams County |
| Listed | February 7, 1997 |
| Reference number | 97000032 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1940 |
| Architect / builder | Geise, Martin J., architect; Shelton, Jesse, Coca-Cola Company architect |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Current functions listed as work in progress and professional/business trade use; original bottling works features, including the vault, safe and elevator, remain, though some windows and doors have been replaced. |
| Acreage | 1.6 |
| Coordinates | 39.93843, -91.37715 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 97000032.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q21015946
- This listing as JSON
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