They were both created around the same time as Coca-Cola (Pepsi in 1898 and Dr. Pepper in 1885). Over time, these three giants bought up many of the smaller beverage companies. For example, Vernor’s Ginger Ale, Hires Root Beer, and Royal Crown Cola still exist but are now owned by Dr. Pepper. Summary Here is an early embossed RC soda. It has a debossed RC on the shoulder and PROPERTY OF NEHI BOTTLING CO around the base. The base is embossed CONTENTS 12 FL OZ 3R*. There are some oddities with this one. First the fact that it's embossed. All the others I've seen are acls. The 3R* indicates it was made by the Three Rivers Glass Company in Who invented Royal Crown Cola? Mr. Claud A. Hatcher Created by pharmacist Mr. Claud A. Hatcher in 1905, Royal Crown Cola is still known for its rich flavor and naturally sweet taste of pure cane sugar. Is RC a Chicago thing? RC Cola (short for Royal Crown Cola) is an American brand of cola invented by Claud A. Hatcher in 1905. Mixed by American pharmacist, businessman and inventor Claud Adkins Hatcher in 1905, the premium cola has made its way to the country for Filipinos to enjoy. “Royal Crown, it's our premium cola The Crown Royal Deluxe is the best-selling standard Whisky of the label; as a blended Whisky it has a smooth and full-bodied balance dominated by notes of fruit, creamy vanilla and pleasurable oak. The Crown Royal Reserve from hand-selected casks exemplifies the smooth, velvety character of the Whiskies from the Gimli distillery and adds spicy Vintage Green 10oz ACL Diet Rite Cola Soda Bottle Royal Crown Cola Company (Source: eBay) Royal crown cola released its diet soda in 1958. It became a giant selling diet soda and one the most sought after behind Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and 7-up. Dr. Pepper acquired the company, and now it’s sold in the U.S. in different flavors, including the first RC Cola & Moonpie Vintage Soda Bottle Easy Fill Bird Feeder. (34) $75.00. FREE shipping. Vintage RC Royal Crown Cola Fluted Glass 16oz. Soda Pop Bottle 1979. (292) $18.00. pBMjbcY.