History:
– The museum was built in 1913 by Joseph A. Biedenharn.
– Joseph A. Biedenharn is credited with first bottling Coca-Cola in 1894.
– The home is open for tours and furnished as during Emma Louise Biedenharn’s residence.
– Emma Louise Biedenharn, daughter of Joseph, passed away in 1984.
– The museum has three exhibits: historic home, Coca-Cola museum, and Bible museum.
Elsong Garden:
– The garden is named after Emy-Lou Biedenharn.
– Garden settings include Four Seasons Garden, Oriental Garden, and Musical Grotto.
See also:
– List of botanical gardens in the United States.
References:
– Destination Louisiane: Coca-Cola Museum inside Monroes Biedenharn Museum & Gardens. (2022)
– About | Biedenharn Museum & Gardens. (2022)
– The Biedenharn Museum. (2016)
– Destination Louisiane: take a walk through the Elsong Gardens at Biedenharn Museum. (2022)
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The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens is a home museum and botanical garden located beside the Ouachita River at 2006 Riverside Drive in Monroe in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has three exhibits: the historic home and botanical gardens, Coca-Cola museum, and Bible museum.
Established | 1913 |
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Founder | Joseph A. Biedenharn |
Website | www |
The Coca-Cola Museum opened in 2008 and holds Coca-Cola memorabilia and historical items. Emma Louise Biedenharn collected bibles and religious artwork and gardened, leading to the establishment of the Bible museum and botanical gardens.