Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Can Cooler
Regular Can
$9.99
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Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Can Cooler
$9.99
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Add a familiar name from communications history to casual gatherings with a can cooler inspired by Southern Bell. The company began in 1879 as Atlanta Telephonic Exchange, took the Southern Bell name in 1882, and grew to serve communities throughout the Southeast. Its story reflects changing service regions and corporate identities, from the Bell System era to BellSouth and AT&T. A fitting collectible for telecom enthusiasts, Atlanta locals, and anyone who appreciates the regional history behind a well-known name.
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company began as the Atlanta Telephonic Exchange, established in 1879 to serve Atlanta, Georgia. Renamed in 1882, it grew into a Bell operating company serving Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Its operations also once covered Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee; in 1968 those states were separated to form South Central Bell. From 1883 to 1917, Southern Bell also operated in Charleston and other parts of West Virginia, where another regional telephone company then took over. In 1983, the company reincorporated in Georgia as SBT&T Co., and the original company merged into it; the combined business retained the Southern Bell name. In 1984, Southern Bell became a subsidiary of BellSouth Corporation following the breakup of the Bell System. In 1992, it was renamed BellSouth Telecommunications when South Central Bell merged back into it. BellSouth was acquired by AT&T in 2006, and the operating company continues in the region as AT&T Southeast. Southern Bell was headquartered in Atlanta, where its former telephone company building still houses the downtown exchange.
Add a familiar name from communications history to casual gatherings with a can cooler inspired by Southern Bell. The company began in 1879 as Atlanta Telephonic Exchange, took the Southern Bell name in 1882, and grew to serve communities throughout the Southeast. Its story reflects changing service regions and corporate identities, from the Bell System era to BellSouth and AT&T. A fitting collectible for telecom enthusiasts, Atlanta locals, and anyone who appreciates the regional history behind a well-known name.
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company began as the Atlanta Telephonic Exchange, established in 1879 to serve Atlanta, Georgia. Renamed in 1882, it grew into a Bell operating company serving Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Its operations also once covered Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee; in 1968 those states were separated to form South Central Bell. From 1883 to 1917, Southern Bell also operated in Charleston and other parts of West Virginia, where another regional telephone company then took over. In 1983, the company reincorporated in Georgia as SBT&T Co., and the original company merged into it; the combined business retained the Southern Bell name. In 1984, Southern Bell became a subsidiary of BellSouth Corporation following the breakup of the Bell System. In 1992, it was renamed BellSouth Telecommunications when South Central Bell merged back into it. BellSouth was acquired by AT&T in 2006, and the operating company continues in the region as AT&T Southeast. Southern Bell was headquartered in Atlanta, where its former telephone company building still houses the downtown exchange.
| Regular Can | Slim Can | |
| Height, in | 4.30 | 6.00 |
| Diameter, in | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Product features
- Durable 100% polyester exterior with edge-to-edge vibrant print
- Soft 100% foam liner for firm grip and insulation
- Lightweight and slim — fits regular and slim cans
- Outside white polyester with black foam interior for contrast
- Available sizes: Regular (3.5" x 4.3") and Slim (3.5" x 6'")
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth