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World's Largest Catsup Bottle, Collinsville

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The World's Largest Catsup Bottle® stands proudly next to Route 159, just south of downtown Collinsville, Illinois. This unique 170 ft. tall water tower was built in 1949 by the W.E. Caldwell Company for the G.S. Suppiger catsup bottling plant - bottlers of Brooks old original rich & tangy catsup.

In 1995, due to the efforts of the Catsup Bottle Preservation Group, this landmark roadside attraction was saved from demolition and beautifully restored to its original appearance.

Recognized the world over as an excellent example of 20th century roadside Americana, the World's Largest Catsup Bottle regularly garners national attention and attracts visitors and tourists every day.

In August of 2002 it was named to the National Register of Historic Places.

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• By Michelle F

  I love the old roadside attractions! Was on a solo drive to meet friends in Nashville & this is exactly the type of stop my husband WOULD NOT make. So of course couldn't miss out! I give it 5 stars si...  more »

• By JoanCDN

  The Catsup Bottle is actually a water tower that was built in 1949. It is maintained by a private group and is now a separate entity from the former Brooks Catsup Manufacturing and Storage facility, w...  more »

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• By V.A.L.

  The bottle itself is amazing. Kids and us loved it. The area itself is a dirt back lot to the warehouse. No sitting area or anything. But dont let that scare you away. Still a great photo op.There is a exposed rock face the kids had fun picking at as well.

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• By Dan Garrison

  Seeing the worlds largest catsup bottle was undoubtedly the best moment of my life. The sheer size of the bottle took my breath away. Not to mention everything it stands for. I flew 18 hours to see this and it was worth every second and more. Probably a top 5 attraction in the world. Screw that. Top 1.

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