How Coke provided inspiration behind a Wilmington district’s name

How did this commercial area, with a mixture of residential living and businesses near downtown Wilmington, get its name?

The Soda Pop District includes 10th and Princess streets and is loosely bordered by Eighth, 12th, Chestnut and Dock streets.

Dan Brawley wasn’t entirely serious when he started calling the area surrounding the abandoned Coca-Cola bottling facility at 10th and Princess streets the Soda Pop District …

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